September 15, 2010

Ban on heavy truck parking passed by council

Without a hint of dissent, city councilors Tuesday unanimously approved a new law that will bar heavy trucks, buses and other large vehicles from parking regularly on residential streets.
The move drew praise from the resident who proposed it last spring.
Rick Kriscenski, who pleaded with councilors to take action on the issue, said Tuesday he’s glad the statute passed unanimously..
Kriscenski called it “a significant ordinance that will greatly improve our city in terms of safety and keeping our neighborhoods nice.”
The new law, which will take effect about October 1, bans heavy commercial trucks, buses and recreational vehicles from parking on most city streets except for loading and unloading.
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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

The most common-sense thing the Council has done in a very long time.

Anonymous said...

Let's see what else the council can come up with to destroy business in Bristol.

Don't Count On It said...

But if the lazy ass cops fail to enforce it, what's the use? Any law is only as good as your ability to enforce it. In Bristol, don't count on too many tickets being issued.

Anonymous said...

I spoke with the chief, he said he has already spoke with his staff about the new ordinance and will enforce it. Let's give him a chance.

Rick Kriscenski

Don't Count On It said...

The cheif has had plenty of time to prove himself on myriad issues. He thinks his job security rests with being a lapdog for Artie.

Enforcement of Quality-of-Life issues in Bristol remains lax, the Cheif fought like hell to drop code enforcement. Litter, skateboarders and vagrants rule the downtown and the Cheif does nothing. The guys on the street are told to wear blinders because the Cheif is so afraid of a discrimination complaint.

Anonymous said...

I still will take the chief's word on this promise. The problems you mention, although important, are enforcement actions that are different from enforcing parking laws.

In regards to your issues, a big problem is that our police station is located in a basement. It isolates the officers from the community and visa versa. I said it 15 years ago and I say it again today, the police station should be street level. I've read enough about this subject to know it helps.

Also, get the court the heck out of downtown. It is only there for the convenience of the local lawyers.

Rick Kriscenski

Anonymous said...

Rick,

What basement?

Anonymous said...

OK, it may not technically be a basement. My point is that it is not upfront and center. You would not see a police station built in the last 20 years that is like Bristol's.

Rick Kriscenski

Anonymous said...

Uhhhhh, built like how? It's 30 feet off the street, on the first floor, in the middle of downtown...what do you want? A sub-station in your living room?

Anonymous said...

Maybe the PD shouild be like Plainville's...in the way-back of a commercial business area, where no one can see it.

Anonymous said...

I am not going to continue explaining about a police station when a dumb comment is made about a sub-station in my living room. Read a book about community policing like I did, do some research.

Rick Kriscenski

Anonymous said...

Rick, one must walk UPSTAIRS to get to the Bristol Police Department.

Not even close to a basement!

Have you ever been ther?

Anonymous said...

I used to visit my uncle who had an office and it felt like I was in a basement. Maybe it's not a basement but the point is that is not the kind of police station that is conducive to community involvement. Check these stations out:
http://www.srblarchitects.com/portfolio/police-stations

http://www.northamptonma.gov/psbc/

http://www.kba-architects.com/work-police.htm

Rick

crane trucks said...

I think it is great that they are banning large trucks on residential roads. They cause road problems, like potholes and sink holes and dips. and they are not safe because it is hard for people and other vehicles to see around them