The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee met on June 3rd. Discussion included making the 1000 block of Hill Avenue one-way, and drafting an ordinance to address the increasing illegal use of off-road vehicles.

• 1000 Block of Hill Avenue: One-Way

• Ordinance to Regulate Illegal Off-Road Vehicle Use

1000 Block of Hill Avenue Made One-Way

In an ongoing discussion about parking availability and traffic safety on Hill Avenue and Reading Avenue, the Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee approved making the 1000 block of Hill Avenue a one-way street.

Issues are arising due to the lack of nearby parking. Subsequently, businesses and residents on and near the 1000 block of Hill Avenue need street parking available on both sides of the street.

The direction of the one-way will be west-to-east. The 1000 block of Hill Avenue will then be accessible to cars from George Avenue.

For more details on the 1000 block of Hill Avenue being made one-way:

• Video: June 3rd Wyo Fire & Police Committee Meeting via Real Wyomissing Borough 
  (Note: the video link is cued up to the pertinent spot, as all links will be when it’s feasible.)

Ordinance to Regulate Illegal Off-Road Vehicle Use

Urban and suburban areas are seeing an increase of illegal use of off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs/four-wheelers) and dirt bikes. Wyomissing is no exception.

Solicitor Michelle Mayfield from Reading presented the Reading city ordinance to the committee and engaged in discussion. Issues include the disposition of unregistered ditched vehicles, which are often stolen.

The Wyomissing Fire & Police Committee moved to draft an ordinance intended to address and deter illegal use of off-road vehicles in Wyomissing.

For more details on drafting an ordinance to regulate illegal use of off-road vehicles in Wyomissing:

• Video: June 3rd Wyo Fire & Police Committee Meeting via Real Wyomissing Borough (again, cued up to the spot you want. Public comment on Tot Lot is also at the beginning of the video.)