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Residents press committee for 6-foot sidewalk passage and clearer sidewalk-cafe rules
Summary
Public commenters told the Administration and Public Works Committee that sidewalk obstructions make travel difficult for people using walkers and service animals and urged a code change requiring a six-foot clear passage and an update to sidewalk-cafe rules; the comments came during the Feb. 24 public-comment period.
Two public commenters told the Evanston Administration and Public Works Committee on Feb. 24 that city sidewalk code should be changed to improve pedestrian access and safety.
Alice Eeks, who identified herself as an author, described repeated difficulties navigating sidewalks with her service animal and said obstacles sometimes…
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