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Oshkosh committee pauses action on allowing ATVs and UTVs on city streets after large public response
Summary
The Transportation Committee discussed survey results and public testimony on whether to permit ATVs and UTVs on Oshkosh city streets. After extended public comment and questions from police and staff, no motion was made and the proposal died for lack of a second; staff will continue to provide information for future consideration.
The Oshkosh Transportation Committee debated whether to recommend allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on city streets after a public survey and several hours of testimony on Oct. 13.
Committee members heard that about 1,400 people responded to a city survey: roughly 55 percent opposed allowing ATVs/UTVs on city streets, about 40 percent favored allowing them, and the remainder were neutral. Jim Collins, transportation staff, summarized the survey and supplemental materials and said the city had just closed the poll and distributed the results to the committee.
Why it matters: The committee’s recommendation would go to the Oshkosh Common Council for possible adoption; council may accept or reject the committee recommendation. Advocates said allowing ATVs/UTVs could increase downtown visits and local fundraising rides; opponents cited safety, enforcement,…
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