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Legislature Approves Update to County Pedestrian‑Bicycle Policy; Vulnerable‑Road‑User Local Law Tabled Pending Traffic Safety Board Review
Summary
On Aug. 7 the committee amended and adopted Resolution 225 to update Ulster County’s pedestrian and bicycle policy to require bridge considerations; a separate proposed local law to set a 3‑foot passing minimum for motorists was tabled pending the Traffic Safety Board’s opinion.
Legislator Stewart introduced Resolution 225 to update Ulster County’s pedestrian and bicycle policy to explicitly address bridges and require the Department of Public Works to explain, in advance of bridge projects, whether and why a designated pedestrian or bicycle lane is or is not included. Stewart said the change responds to advisory‑committee input noting that many bridges lack designated bicycle or pedestrian space and that the current policy does not specifically mention bridges. “This legislation would simply require that planning and department of public…
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