This new boardwalk is creating parking issues,

Roswell officials are thrilled so many people use the North Fulton city’s new boardwalk to enjoy views of the Chattahoochee River, but they acknowledge its popu- larity has caused a danger- ous situation on the nearby roads.

More people means more drivers squeezing into road- side parking, sometimes leav- ing vehicles sticking out into lanes. In response, the city announced Tuesday police will be increasing enforce- ment of illegally blocked lanes for vehicles and bicycles, specifically along Willeo Road and Azalea Drive.

“It’s getting to the point where it’s harmful to the experience of a park because of all these cars parked along the road and blocking the bike path,” said Sean Groer, the Roswell city councilman in charge of transportation, on Wednesday.

The city said it is adding signs reminding drivers not to block the lanes when parking. Those in violation may be issued a violation with a fine of $50.

Groer said he started hear- ing about the problem two years ago from the local cycling community, but he’s also heard from drivers.

“What we don’t want is for people not to come to our parks because there’s nowhere to park” Groer said.

Groer said he sees license plates from Cobb and Gwin- nett counties on vehicles parked along to road visit- ing Riverwalk.