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Council debates pedestrian-safety ordinance; item carried over for two weeks
Summary
Councilors discussed a proposed ordinance to prohibit occupying medians and other dangerous pedestrian conduct; staff said the draft is broad by design to avoid legal vulnerability. The council carried the item over for two weeks to allow further review.
City staff and councilmembers discussed a proposed ordinance amending the city code to regulate dangerous pedestrian conduct on medians, roadways and pedestrian refuges. Supporters said the ordinance is aimed at reducing pedestrian-vehicle collisions in high-traffic corridors; opponents raised concerns about enforcement and impacts on people experiencing homelessness. Legal…
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