IN Shaler Spring 2017 | Page 44

FACTS ABOUT ON-STREET PARKING – BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR

Several times a year the Township receives inquiries regarding on-street parking. Most of these inquiries center around neighbors blocking access to private driveways. In most cases, our review of these complaints reveal that the on-street parking is legal and there is no parking violation. All roadways are public thoroughfares and residents are free to park if they abide by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requirements for parking. Below are some of the facts regarding legal parking on public streets.

PARKING IS PROHIBITED AS FOLLOWS:

• Within an intersection

• On a crosswalk

• Any place in which No Parking signs are erected

• In front of a public or private driveway( on the same side of street as the driveway)

• Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

• Within 30 feet of a traffic control sign, such as a stop sign

The above information is not inclusive of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, but highlight the areas that pertain to local streets and driveway right of ways. Most often the complaints received by the Township are that a neighbor is parking directly across the street from the callers’ driveway limiting their ability to access their driveway. This complaint is not in violation of any law, other than common neighborly manners.

The Shaler Township Police will respond to any call regarding a parking complaint but are limited in their ability to resolve the issue due to the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. We encourage residents to speak to their neighbor regarding the situation and attempt to resolve the matter in a friendly manner. Sometimes the offending party does not realize that their parking habits are inconveniencing their neighbors and when asked will change their preferred parking spot.

CRAWFORD POOL RENOVATIONS haler TOWNSHIP OF SHALER NEWS

Summer may seem far away but the Township has been working at Crawford Pool on many improvements. Some of these improvements will be very noticeable while others are to the pool infrastructure and will not be visible to pool patrons. These improvements are to protect the pool structure while providing residents with a first-class recreational facility to enjoy throughout the summer months. The following are a list of improvements that will be completed before the pool opens:

Pool Walls / Joints / Handicapped Steps-Due to the age of the pool, there are several areas of the walls and joints that have deteriorated resulting in water leaks and structural damage. We have contracted with a qualified vendor to make the necessary repairs. The Township included the installation of handicapped accessible steps that will be cut into the pool deck. The fiberglass steps that were in place in the four-foot side of the pool will be removed with this new addition.

Boiler – The current boiler at the pool is over 50 years old( it is the original boiler installed for opening day on July 4, 1964). Over the years, the Township has made the necessary repairs, however the boiler has reached the end of its’ useful life. The original boiler was in the basement of the pump house and was accessed by very steep steps. Township crews built an addition to the pump house and a new boiler was installed in February. The boiler will now be level with the pool deck.

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Water Slide- The water slide flumes will be reconditioned. The Township Board of Commissioner’ s is considering replacement of the water slide in 2018 depending on design and installation costs.

Wading Pool – Throughout the summer of 2017 the Township will review the existing wading pool and evaluate the possibility of adding a small spray park feature in this area of the pool. Again, this feature will be evaluated based on costs.

We encourage residents to provide feedback for ongoing and future improvements to the pool. If you have any thoughts or suggestions, we encourage you to email the Township at shaler @ shaler. org. We look forward to seeing you at the pool this summer.