There is now 'pull-in' parking around courthouse; not reverse parking

Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White has been receiving complaints about parking around the courthouse in downtown for the past two months.
This week, she has decided to implement a new parking method called “pull-in” parking, starting Tuesday, to address the issue.
Previously, the old way of parking was known as reverse angle parking. On Monday, the courthouse was closed in observance of the President’s Day holiday, allowing Abbeville city workers to remove the white stripes used to guide motorists on how to reverse-angle park.
After removing the old lines, they painted new white lines. With the new lines in place, vehicles can now drive forward when parking around the courthouse but will have to go backwards to exit.
“The final design isn’t just meant to provide us with better roads and meet the community’s needs, prioritizing people over traffic. This will help improve our local economy and make our environment more pleasant. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we strive for a better future for our community,” the City of Abbeville posted on its Facebook Page.
At present, there is no definite timeline for how long the pull-in parking method will be in effect. However, this summer, a contractor will resurface some of the downtown roads.