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Gahanna council adopts ‘Share the Road’ proclamation after family testimony on cyclist killed by driver
Summary
Gahanna City Council on Aug. 18 adopted a joint resolution designating August 2025 as Share the Road and Distracted Driving Awareness Month in memory of cyclist Roseanne Pfeiffer after family members and cycling advocates urged stronger safety measures and infrastructure.
Gahanna City Council on Monday adopted a joint resolution designating August 2025 as Share the Road and Distracted Driving Awareness Month in memory of cyclist Roseanne Pfeiffer.
The resolution — introduced and presented in chambers and accompanied by a video from Pfeiffer’s sister — calls on drivers to “slow down, put away distractions and look carefully for those sharing our roadways” and affirms the city’s commitment to safer infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
The measure matters because family members and local cycling advocates used the council platform to press for changes beyond awareness. In a recorded statement, Roseanne Pfeiffer’s sister, Kristen Jindra, described the May 31, 2025 crash that killed Pfeiffer and criticized state penalties for drivers who kill vulnerable road users when intoxication is not a factor.
In the video, Kristen Jindra said, “On 05/31/2025, my…
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