(Michigan City, IN) - Michigan City officials are looking for a solution to vehicles parking on sidewalks.

 

One of the problems is damage to sidewalks, especially new ones, from the weight of the vehicles.

 

During a workshop session this week, Councilwoman Tracy Tillman advised citizens to park in their backyards if they have to so their vehicles are not having contact with sidewalks in their front yards.

 

“It’s like trying to fix one problem but now it’s going to cost the city again for the wear and tear of parking vehicles on sidewalks,” she said.

 

Councilman Don Przybylinski said the problems include trailers left on sidewalks, which are supposed to be used strictly for things like riding bicycles, pushing baby strollers and wheelchairs.

 

“These are the things that I look at,” he said.

 

Officials said there are laws in the books prohibiting vehicles from parking on sidewalks. 

 

Some of the ideas expressed during the meeting included neighbors calling police if such problems persist and getting code enforcement involved in possibly issuing tickets.