A resident observed a parked vehicle adjacent to the Fire Trail 13-27 that resulted in a fire engine experiencing difficulty turning into the fire lane. The resident subsequently contacted Fire District Headquarters to see how to keep that turning area clear for fire trucks and were directed to contact the Public Works Department. After being contacted by the resident, Public Works Traffic Section staff observed vehicles parked on the right shoulder across from Fire Trail 13-27, limiting emergency vehicle access. After independently confirming the Fire District wishes to keep the area clear for access to the fire lane, we recommend restricting parking adjacent to the fire trail to allow clear ingress and egress for emergency vehicles.   

Parking will remain unrestricted adjacent to the fire trail, with local authorities unable to enforce parking violations using the California Vehicle Code.