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Ulster County legislators pause local vulnerable‑road‑user law, seek Traffic Safety Board review

3541353 · May 9, 2025
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Summary

Legislators discussed but did not finalize a public hearing on a proposed local law to protect vulnerable road users, and postponed a separate update to the county pedestrian and bicycle policy to get Traffic Safety Board input.

Ulster County legislators discussed setting a public hearing for a proposed local law intended to improve safety for vulnerable road users but moved to delay final action pending review by the county Traffic Safety Board.

The discussion centered on Resolution 143, which would set a public hearing on Proponent Local Law No. 3 of 2025 "to ensure the safety of vulnerable road users in Ulster County". Legislators debated whether the Traffic Safety Board should vet the proposal before a public hearing. "I think it would be a worthwhile use of time to engage with the Traffic Safety Board," a legislator said, calling the board "a highly professional group of…

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