John:

This is Terry Rumsey, the Co-Chair of the Third Street Advocacy Committee for the Friends of Glen Providence Park.

The purpose of the electronic gate or bollards on the parkway at Third Street would be to open and close the road to regular automobile traffic as needed but to always ensure access for emergency vehicles.

Park users have consistently advocated for restricting automobile traffic in favor of pedestrian and bicycle-only traffic. While the details of road use would need to be negotiated, one idea is to open the road to automobiles during business hours but close it to autos on evenings and weekends. Media Borough officials would be in charge of determining road use.

Restricting auto traffic would reduce air and noise pollution, protect wild life, and enhance the recreational experience of park users. No automobiles have used the parkway for the last 16 years. The town has prospered and more pedestrians have used and enjoyed Third Street at the park.

Thanks for your interest.