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Urbana bicycle-pedestrian advisory commission urges Vision Zero steps and lower speeds on East Main
Summary
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission presented a two-year annual report to Urbana City Council, pushing for Vision Zero policies, a speed-management plan and expanded micro‑mobility and education efforts — and called for an immediate speed reduction on East Main Street.
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission presented its annual report to the Urbana City Council on Dec. 9, urging the city to adopt Vision Zero measures, step up speed-management efforts and expand bicycle and pedestrian education.
Audrey Ishii, acting chair and vice chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, told the council the report covers work since 2023 and that the commission is “a relatively large commission with 11 members.” Ishii said the group has moved from mostly reviewing projects to producing formal recommendations and resolutions for council consideration.
The commission emphasized equity and engagement in prioritizing projects and singled out speed management as a near-term safety priority. “This…
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