San Antonio, Texas officials are contemplating implementing a ban on overnight truck parking across many city streets. Recently, on March 19, the San Antonio Public Safety Committee agreed to introduce a proposed ordinance regarding truck parking for discussion on the city’s April agenda.
Presently, San Antonio already prohibits truck parking on residential streets from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The proposed ordinance seeks to heighten these restrictions by disallowing overnight truck parking within 1000 feet of residential areas, with exceptions for activities like loading, unloading, or emergency repairs.
Reports from local outlet KSAT indicate that if approved, this new ordinance would significantly expand the areas where overnight truck parking is prohibited, increasing from 41% to 78% of San Antonio streets.
The motivation behind this proposed ban stems from resident complaints, as some city officials aim to address concerns about noise, congestion, and safety issues associated with truck parking in residential neighborhoods. However, others are cautious due to the limited availability of alternative truck parking spaces in the area, raising concerns about the potential impact on truck drivers and businesses operating in the city.
“It feels like right here, what we’re doing is we’re establishing an ordinance like this that will impact small businesses without seeking alternatives to support the businesses,” said Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez.
News4SanAntonio has reported that local law enforcement is exploring alternative locations for truck parking should the city proceed with the proposed parking ban.
An earlier iteration of the ordinance, introduced last autumn, proposed a blanket ban on truck parking on all San Antonio city streets from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
