Kensington Police Department Lieutenant Brad Harms contacted the Contra Costa County Public Works Transportation Engineering Traffic Staff to request restricting parking at a location near Public Path #5 on Lenox Road. Traffic Engineering staff responded by conducting a site visit with Lieutenant Harms to assess a “pinch point” and impediment for emergency vehicle through access. Lieutenant Harms, along with the Kensington Fire Department, expressed concern that parked vehicles impede through access, and felt restricted parking on both sides of the roadway through this particularly narrow portion of Lenox Road would enhance through access, especially during emergencies. This was noted and followed up with a formal request, which is attached. Public Works concurs and recommends this limited parking restriction.

Parking will remain in its present state, potentially encumbering access for emergency and other vehicles, with limited road width and vehicles parked on this section of Lenox Road.