No Parking on Washington Street and Race Street

During the week of November 8th, the City of Urbana will implement no parking on Washington Street and on Race Street, in preparation for the installation of bike lanes.  Parking will no longer will allowed on:

Race Street - East side from Montclair Road to Pennsylvania Avenue

Race Street - West side from Montclair Road to Florida Avenue

Washington Street - South side from Cottage Grove Avenue to Urbana Avenue

The removal of this parking was discussed at a Public Open House on December 3, 2009 and at a traffic commission meeting on December 8, 2009.  The Traffic Commission made a recommedation to City Council to remove the parking and Ordinance No. 2010-01-001 prohibiting parking at the above mentioned locations was passed by City Council on January 19, 2010.