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Franklin council amends ordinance to allow golf carts on short stretch of Greenway Trail
Summary
After a public hearing where residents expressed safety concerns and supporters cited access needs, the Franklin City Council voted 4‑2 to amend Ordinance 25‑09 to allow regulated golf‑cart use on a 0.27‑mile section of the Franklin Greenway Trail under State Road 31, with signage and safety devices required before the change takes effect.
The Franklin City Council voted 4‑2 on Dec. 1 to amend Ordinance 25‑09, permitting regulated golf‑cart operation on a 0.27‑mile (1,400‑foot) segment of the Franklin Greenway Trail that runs under State Road 31.
City Attorney Lynn Gray introduced the amendment as a response to changes INDOT made during reconstruction of State Road 31 that removed signalized crossing options and prompted residents to ask for a safe way to cross without traveling on SR‑31. City Engineer Matt McElroy presented an exhibit describing the proposal: pavement markings, "No carts beyond this point" signs, "golf carts sharing the trail" signs, chevrons at curves, and pairs of solar‑powered beacons with sensor repeaters to warn trail users…
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