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Council and public speakers press city on transit safety and unregulated food vending in South End
Summary
Public commenters and several council members raised concerns about violence on buses and light rail and about unregulated food vendors and public-safety risks in South End; the city manager said staff will discuss enforcement and expand pilots where appropriate.
Multiple residents and council members pressed Charlotte City Council on Aug. 25 about recent violent incidents on buses and light rail and about unregulated food vending in South End.
Tyler Koch, owner of Piezah Pizza in South End, told the council that unpermitted food vendors are operating with propane tanks and gas generators near crowds and businesses and described the activity as a public-safety hazard. Koch asked the council to ensure equal enforcement, expand a NODA pilot permitting program to South End and other areas, and direct CMPD and city…
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