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New Berlin safety commission declines action on ATV/UTV street ordinance after safety and cost concerns
Summary
The Safety Commission voted to take no action on a resident request to allow all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles on city streets, citing safety risks, roadway damage and limited demonstrated demand; the motion passed 7-0 with one abstention.
The New Berlin Safety Commission voted Dec. 10 to take no action on a resident request to create an ordinance allowing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) to operate on city roadways.
The item (25-11) came to the commission after a resident, transmitted through Alderwoman Charlotte Kroupa, asked the city to permit ATV/UTV use on public streets. Citizen Greg Alley spoke in opposition, citing safety risks and noise from ATVs and UTVs. Charles Butcher said he saw recreational value…
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