HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.16.22 Press Release_ Parking Prohibition on Cherokee RoadFrom:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release: Parking Prohibition on Cherokee Road
Date:Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:57:21 PM
Attachments:Press Release - Cherokee Rd. Parking Prohibition.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2022 CONTACTTerry Edwards, Assistant DirectorButte County Public Works(530) 538-7681 PARKING PROHIBITION ON CHEROKEE ROAD
In the interest of public safety and accessibility, sightseers exploring the North Table Mountain Ecological
Reserve will not be able to park along a portion of Cherokee Road starting this spring. In response to a
request made by California Highway Patrol, the Butte County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance
prohibiting parking along the paved portion of Cherokee Road, beginning approximately 2.9 miles north of
the intersection with Oregon Gulch Road (large parking turnout near the crest of Cherokee Road) to 1.28
miles north of its intersection with Derrick Road.
Cherokee Road is a narrow rural road that attracts a large number of visitors each year for the scenic and
recreational opportunities provided by the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve. During peak season,
overflow parking along this portion of Cherokee Road has created limited visibility and hazardous
conditions for bicycles, pedestrians, and motorists. Vehicles parked over the roadway also create a safety
hazard by inhibiting the free access of emergency vehicles.
During the March 8th Board of Supervisors meeting, Chairman Bill Connelly stated, “I have received many
complaints about this area over the years. The road is narrow as it is. Vehicles parking on the paved
section of the roadway turn it into a one-lane road. This prohibition is necessary for public safety.”
Vehicles parked on the paved portion of Cherokee Road, beginning approximately 3.0 miles north of the
intersection of Oregon Gulch Road (large parking turnout near the crest of Cherokee Road) to Derrick
Road will be subject to tow.
Note: Please see attached map
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Miranda Bowersox
Department of Public Works Joshua Pack, Director
7 County Center Drive T: 530.538.7681 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7171
buttecounty.net/publicworks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2022
CONTACT
Terry Edwards, Assistant Director
Butte County Public Works
(530) 538-7681
PARKING PROHIBITION ON CHEROKEE ROAD
In the interest of public safety and accessibility, sightseers exploring the North Table Mountain
Ecological Reserve will not be able to park along a portion of Cherokee Road starting this spring.
In response to a request made by California Highway Patrol, the Butte County Board of Supervisors
adopted an ordinance prohibiting parking along the paved portion of Cherokee Road, beginning
approximately 2.9 miles north of the intersection with Oregon Gulch Road (large parking turnout
near the crest of Cherokee Road) to 1.28 miles north of its intersection with Derrick Road.
Cherokee Road is a narrow rural road that attracts a large number of visitors each year for the
scenic and recreational opportunities provided by the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve.
During peak season, overflow parking along this portion of Cherokee Road has created limited
visibility and hazardous conditions for bicycles, pedestrians, and motorists. Vehicles parked over
the roadway also create a safety hazard by inhibiting the free access of emergency vehicles.
During the March 8th Board of Supervisors meeting, Chairman Bill Connelly stated, “I have received
many complaints about this area over the years. The road is narrow as it is. Vehicles parking on the
paved section of the roadway turn it into a one-lane road. This prohibition is necessary for public
safety.”
Vehicles parked on the paved portion of Cherokee Road, beginning approximately 3.0 miles north
of the intersection of Oregon Gulch Road (large parking turnout near the crest of Cherokee Road)
to Derrick Road will be subject to tow.
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END OF (ON PAVED ROAD)
PARKING RESTRICTION
1.28 Miles N of Point of Beginning
Cherokee Road (Parking Restriction)
BEGINNING OF (ON PAVED ROAD)
PARKING RESTRICTION
2.9 Miles N of Oregon Gulch Rd Intersection
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EXISTING (OFF PAVED ROAD)
PARKING AREA
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