Glendale council orders staff to prepare moratorium, rules for sidewalk delivery robots
Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
After council members raised safety, ADA and liability concerns about unregulated delivery robots operating on sidewalks, the council directed staff to draft a moratorium and return with options including pilot programs, licensing, and enforcement details.
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The Glendale City Council on March 31 directed staff to prepare a moratorium and policy options for personal delivery devices (PDDs) operating in the public right of way, after an extended debate over safety, accessibility and municipal authority.
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