It is no secret parking is a problem in Aspinwall.

Multiple residents have brought their concerns before council and requested that something be done.

“It was one of, if not the most, commented on areas in resident feedback collected during the creation of the comprehensive plan, and it’s something that has been talked about for a long time in the borough,” Councilman Mark Chimel said.

“That being said, I think it can be a bigger or smaller issue from block to block in residential areas, or at different times of the day or the year.”

Borough officials plan to take an educated approach on addressing the issue via a parking study, which was a recommendation in the comprehensive plan developed within the past few years.

Council’s president, Jeff Harris, said more than 400 comments from residents and business owners were submitted during that time.

About $50,000 was budgeted this year for the study and zoning ordinance revision work.

A request for proposals, or RFPs, for the study is expected to go out sometime in March.

“I think it’s a great next step in working through our comprehensive plan,” Harris said. “It was apparent that we can do a better job with managing the supply and demand of parking in the borough. An RFP for a parking study is the logical next step to gathering the necessary data to make informed decisions on how and where to improve.”

Request responses may take 30 to 60 days. It was unclear when the study may start or be completed.

“I’m not sure we have the answers to these questions yet until we get the RFP out, start reviewing responses, and make a final determination on a contractor,” Chimel said. “Timing and duration can be affected by final scope and other project factors. I would say the goal would be to get started sooner rather than later though.”

Residents may be able to help with data collection for the study.

Some of the data and information to collect would include current number of spots in the borough, the size dimensions of the spots, the number of spots where physical impediments prevent or hinder parking and the number of spots needed by businesses.

“With this information, we will be seeking recommendations on the ideal dimensions and uniformity of spaces; resident, business and landlord parking usage and related ordinances; incentives for residents creating additional parking spaces (via construction of parking pads or garages); and needs and methods for parking enforcement,” Chimel said.

Residents who want to be involved in a parking committee can contact the borough office at 412-781-0213.

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