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Council committee approves substitute to limit on-street parking for large vehicles, clarifies food-truck and emergency-access rules
Summary
The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved a substituted version of BL2025-956 to restrict Class 4 and larger vehicles from parking on roadways while preserving a 12-foot emergency travel lane and allowing activity-based loading with enforcement discretion and a permit pathway.
The Metropolitan Council Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on Nov. 19 adopted a substituted ordinance (BL2025-956) that prohibits Class 4 vehicles from parking on roadways while preserving a 12-foot clear travel lane for emergency vehicles and allowing on-street activity for vehicles that are actively loading or unloading.
The committee voted in favor of the second substitute and then the bill as substituted; the chair recorded unanimous committee approval. The substitute was described by its sponsor as the version recommended by the Traffic & Parking Commission and intended to balance traffic-safety needs with downtown commercial activity such as food trucks.
During the discussion, Council Member Parker…
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