Scranton City Council Public Hearing 9-29-26

The Scranton City Council held a public hearing on September 29, 2026, concerning Council Bill 35-2026 and a proposed no-parking restriction on Putnam Street near the entrance to Kauga Field, along with widening the field entrance by at least 18 feet. Residents said game-day congestion is a problem but opposed removing parking along the 400 block, citing limited residential parking, impacts on nearby streets, speeding, pedestrian safety, and access for emergency vehicles. Several residents suggested alternatives, including additional field parking, fencing, a one-way game-day traffic pattern, barriers, and clearer dead-end signage. Speakers also questioned whether the traffic study reflected game-day conditions and said city staff had not sought residents’ input.

Council members thanked residents and said the hearing had raised concerns about the proposal and the lack of outreach; they indicated more dialogue and review were needed. No vote was taken on the bill at this public hearing. The only motion was to adjourn. No contract award, budget allocation, or other procurement action was identified.