BIG NEWS!! THE TOWN COUNCIL FINALLY LISTENED AND REVERSED THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!! STAY VIGILANT AND KEEP WATCHING THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS TO ENSURE THESE ACCESS RIGHTS REMAIN PERMANENT!!
September 3, 2020
Final supporters
As of June 1st, Bethany Beach Town Council replaced vast amounts of parking with Resident Only Parking. The town council eliminated all non-resident parking east and west of Atlantic avenue, except for Garfield parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue. The impact has already discouraged non-residents from visiting and enjoying their time. Bethany Beach and Sussex County locals are welcoming as a whole and do not support the exclusivity. In addition, the economy and community of Bethany and all of Sussex county relies heavily on non-residents and tourism, as Bethany Beach is a resort town.
To clarify, all “resident only parking” is 24/7 which means only residents can park, never giving an opportunity for non-residents to park for free, before 10am or after 4pm, like it used to be. Our restaurants, retail stores, local businesses and families deserve to have a fighting chance, after Covid-19 has nearly decimated these industries. In addition, over the last 14 years, Bethany Beach has received over $40 million from the federal government, i.e., our tax money to replenishment and maintain the beach for tourism. We believe because Bethany Beach has accepted this money, they cannot deny ease to access the beach.
Please sign below if you would like the parking to revert back to its original state, prior to June 1st changes. The new map, as of June 1st, that demonstrates all of the parking changes and restrictions, is the cover photo for this petition. Please contact the Bethany Beach Town Council and/or sign this petition. Locals, tourists, small businesses and Americans thank you for the support!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020
I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO SO MANY LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEY ARE FEELING THE PAIN OF THESE PARKING RESTRICTIONS EVERY SINGLE DAY!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY VITAL THAT WE KEEP PUSHING TO REVERSE THESE CHANGES SO OUR TOWN CAN THRIVE AGAIN!!
June 4, 2020
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AT LIGHTNING SPEED!! KEEP THE MOMENTUM EXPLODING BECAUSE WE NEED TO SHOW THE TOWN COUNCIL THAT THIS EXCLUSIVITY IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!! SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR ENTIRE CONTACT LIST RIGHT NOW TO PUSH US OVER THE TOP!!
Reached 100 supporters
June 2, 2020
June 1, 2020
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE POWER IS GROWING FAST!! KICK THIS INTO HIGH GEAR BY SENDING THE LINK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW RIGHT NOW!!
420 Comments
I live in 19967..exactly 2 miles from Bethany Beach. I have worked in Bethany the last 3 years for a local business. This parking “ plan” is ridiculous! We cannot discourage tourism and locals from supporting businesses especially at this time.
The parking situation is very discriminatory to those of us who own houses right outside of Bethany Beach proper. When we visit our property here in Ocean View we are unable to use the beach or visit commercial establishments because of the lack of parking.
It’s a shame. Resident outside of Bethany in Ocean View cannot enjoy the beach like they have been. You’ve lost a customer for sure from me. I’ll go to other Surrounding towns. We don’t even go to Bethany for the beach we go for the shops and restaurants.
If you take away the parking you should replace it with free bus service. Have a park and ride for 200 cars. Run buses from there into Bethany every 1/2 hr. After season it should be every 2 hours. Peak season might require 5 buses. And its FREE
Please don't punish the local businesses that we so love. I love that Bethany does not have chains like other beaches do. They have great local businesses like Surfs Up and Pomadorro's. Please ease the parking restrictions by the end of June.
I plan to visit and will require parking
Not sure why these changes were implemented. Most, if not all, BB residences appear to have multiple parking spaces in front of, behind, or under their homes plus resident only parking on the residential streets. Parking is limited and this makes it almost impossible to find a parking place for “locals” who don’t qualify for residential permits.
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BIG NEWS!! THE TOWN COUNCIL FINALLY LISTENED AND REVERSED THE PARKING RESTRICTIONS!! THIS IS A MASSIVE WIN FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!! STAY VIGILANT AND KEEP WATCHING THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS TO ENSURE THESE ACCESS RIGHTS REMAIN PERMANENT!!
September 3, 2020
Final supporters
As of June 1st, Bethany Beach Town Council replaced vast amounts of parking with Resident Only Parking. The town council eliminated all non-resident parking east and west of Atlantic avenue, except for Garfield parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue. The impact has already discouraged non-residents from visiting and enjoying their time. Bethany Beach and Sussex County locals are welcoming as a whole and do not support the exclusivity. In addition, the economy and community of Bethany and all of Sussex county relies heavily on non-residents and tourism, as Bethany Beach is a resort town.
To clarify, all “resident only parking” is 24/7 which means only residents can park, never giving an opportunity for non-residents to park for free, before 10am or after 4pm, like it used to be. Our restaurants, retail stores, local businesses and families deserve to have a fighting chance, after Covid-19 has nearly decimated these industries. In addition, over the last 14 years, Bethany Beach has received over $40 million from the federal government, i.e., our tax money to replenishment and maintain the beach for tourism. We believe because Bethany Beach has accepted this money, they cannot deny ease to access the beach.
Please sign below if you would like the parking to revert back to its original state, prior to June 1st changes. The new map, as of June 1st, that demonstrates all of the parking changes and restrictions, is the cover photo for this petition. Please contact the Bethany Beach Town Council and/or sign this petition. Locals, tourists, small businesses and Americans thank you for the support!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020
I HAVE BEEN TALKING TO SO MANY LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEY ARE FEELING THE PAIN OF THESE PARKING RESTRICTIONS EVERY SINGLE DAY!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY VITAL THAT WE KEEP PUSHING TO REVERSE THESE CHANGES SO OUR TOWN CAN THRIVE AGAIN!!
June 4, 2020
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THAT 1,000 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AT LIGHTNING SPEED!! KEEP THE MOMENTUM EXPLODING BECAUSE WE NEED TO SHOW THE TOWN COUNCIL THAT THIS EXCLUSIVITY IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!! SEND THIS LINK TO YOUR ENTIRE CONTACT LIST RIGHT NOW TO PUSH US OVER THE TOP!!
Reached 100 supporters
June 2, 2020
June 1, 2020
WE ARE ALMOST AT ONE HUNDRED SIGNATURES AND THE POWER IS GROWING FAST!! KICK THIS INTO HIGH GEAR BY SENDING THE LINK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW RIGHT NOW!!
420 Comments
Emailed BB Admin but received no reply. If your intentions with the new parking plan are to chase people away, you are already succeeding. It’s short-sighted at best as your plan is insulting to your most supportive communities and visitors.
I live in 19967..exactly 2 miles from Bethany Beach. I have worked in Bethany the last 3 years for a local business. This parking “ plan” is ridiculous! We cannot discourage tourism and locals from supporting businesses especially at this time.
The parking situation is very discriminatory to those of us who own houses right outside of Bethany Beach proper. When we visit our property here in Ocean View we are unable to use the beach or visit commercial establishments because of the lack of parking.
It’s a shame. Resident outside of Bethany in Ocean View cannot enjoy the beach like they have been. You’ve lost a customer for sure from me. I’ll go to other Surrounding towns. We don’t even go to Bethany for the beach we go for the shops and restaurants.
If you take away the parking you should replace it with free bus service. Have a park and ride for 200 cars. Run buses from there into Bethany every 1/2 hr. After season it should be every 2 hours. Peak season might require 5 buses. And its FREE
Please don't punish the local businesses that we so love. I love that Bethany does not have chains like other beaches do. They have great local businesses like Surfs Up and Pomadorro's. Please ease the parking restrictions by the end of June.
I plan to visit and will require parking
Not sure why these changes were implemented. Most, if not all, BB residences appear to have multiple parking spaces in front of, behind, or under their homes plus resident only parking on the residential streets. Parking is limited and this makes it almost impossible to find a parking place for “locals” who don’t qualify for residential permits.
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Emailed BB Admin but received no reply. If your intentions with the new parking plan are to chase people away, you are already succeeding. It’s short-sighted at best as your plan is insulting to your most supportive communities and visitors.