West Hartford is considering scrapping its decades-old ban on overnight parking on streets, a move that could have implications on housing policy and pedestrian safety as well as the convenience of some residents.
The initial public reaction has been mixed, with some residents saying on-street parking would make life much better for people in multifamily homes or those with narrow driveways.
Others, however, warn that on-street parking could embolden car burglars or make driving more difficult by narrowing travel lanes.
West Hartford temporarily lifted the ban Thursday, and the town council on Monday evening will take up Town Manager Matt Hart’s proposal to do away with it permanently except for the village center and some surrounding roads.