They Steal Our Sidewalks: Union City’s Sidewalk Parking Problem Reaches New Levels

UNION CITY, N.J. — Walk down many residential streets in Union City and the problem is difficult to miss. Vehicles extend out of private driveways, with bumpers, tires and sometimes entire vehicles blocking public sidewalks, forcing pedestrians to step into the street.

It’s not just an inconvenience. Under New Jersey law, parking on a sidewalk is prohibited. N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 specifically bars motorists from standing or p...