McKEES ROCKS, Pa. \u2014 New parking restrictions along Mary Street in McKees Rocks are drawing frustration from neighbors.<\/p>\n
Neighbors received letters notifying them of new parking rules, along with multiple \u201cno parking\u201d signs posted along one side of the street. The change limits parking to one side, a move some say will create challenges in an area where space is already tight.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s ridiculous. This street is always full of cars,\u201d Mike Peters said.<\/p>\n
Peters is a longtime resident who worries the restrictions could force him to leave his home of more than two decades.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re going to lose someone who\u2019s been here 24 years because of this,\u201d he said. \u201cI can barely walk from there to here on a good day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other residents echoed concerns about a lack of available parking.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very upsetting,\u201d Tracey Fuller said. \u201cMy husband and I each have our own car, and there are zero spots.\u201d<\/p>\n
First Ward Councilman Craig Myers, who also lives on the street, said he shares neighbors\u2019 concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople need to park here. They live here,\u201d Myers said. \u201cI just don\u2019t think it\u2019s fair. I don\u2019t know how all of these people are going to park.\u201d<\/p>\n
Borough officials say the restrictions are allowed under an existing ordinance and are intended to improve access for emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n
Council President Archie Brinza said the changes are ultimately about safety, ensuring fire trucks and ambulances can pass through the narrow street.<\/p>\n
Still, some residents remain unconvinced.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been here 24 years and they\u2019ve never tried to do anything like this,\u201d Peters said.<\/p>\n
According to the letter sent to residents, enforcement of the new parking rules is set to begin next week.<\/p>\n
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