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Council Adopts Downtown Sidewalk Ban for Certain Vehicles, Effective April 26
Bristol Virginia City Council · March 26, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 25‑1 to prohibit bicycles and other specified devices on designated downtown sidewalks, directing staff to post signage and to use the 30‑day period before enforcement for public education.
The Bristol City Council adopted Ordinance 25‑1 on March 25 prohibiting certain vehicles and devices on specified sidewalks in downtown Bristol.
Don Richardson, a resident who spoke during the second reading, urged coordinated signage with Bristol, Tennessee so visitors and shoppers would know where riding is not allowed. "If we had signage on State…
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