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Council approves rideshare loading zones and safety campaign near UTEP
Summary
El Paso City Council unanimously approved amendments to Title 12 to create designated rideshare loading zones, set a five‑minute loading limit, and launch a public safety awareness initiative called 'SAMMY' for passenger verification.
El Paso City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) to allow designated rideshare loading zones in existing taxi and loading areas and to set a five‑minute maximum for passenger loading and unloading. The measure passed after a presentation from code enforcement and the Westside Regional Command and a discussion about geofencing and accessibility.
Steve Alvarado, co‑enforcement director, introduced the proposal and said it was identified through the city’s Sociable City assessment and…
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