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Montgomery council reviews ordinance to ban standing or soliciting in medians and rights of way
Summary
Council discussed a proposed amendment to Chapter 27 that would prohibit pedestrians from occupying medians and certain public rights of way, citing safety concerns; members debated enforcement, penalties and whether the measure would penalize people experiencing homelessness.
The Montgomery City Council discussed an ordinance amending Chapter 27 to add Article 6, which would prohibit “dangerous pedestrian conduct” in public rights of way, including medians and roadway areas where pedestrians impede traffic.
Council members said the measure is intended to reduce pedestrian injuries and traffic hazards. A council member described the proposal as “trying to figure out a way to address, pedestrians of any kind in our medians and right of ways,” and said it would cover “individuals fundraising, selling the newspapers” and other activities inside medians.
City staff and council members said police and school…
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