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Urbana council sends Vine Street no-parking ordinance back to committee after safety and process debate
Summary
After residents and council members disputed staff recommendations and process consistency, the Urbana City Council voted to forward the proposed no-parking changes on Vine Street to a future Council/traffic meeting for further study and options including speed-limit changes or digital speed monitors.
Council members debated a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on Vine Street from Holmes to Florida Avenue after residents and staff disagreed on safety and precedent. The measure, originally recommended by city engineering staff to restrict parking on the curve between George Huff and Pell for sight-line and safety reasons, was amended during council discussion and ultimately forwarded to a future Council/traffic committee meeting for further analysis.
Councilmember Grace Wilkin said she sought…
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