Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Tourism topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commission approves existing sightseeing vehicle stands submitted by operator
Summary
The commission approved requests to retain existing seated sightseeing vehicle stands submitted by Oldtown Charlie pursuant to a new Metro Council ordinance (chapter 6.78); NDOT engineering recommended approval and staff said no other operators submitted stands.
The Metropolitan Traffic & Parking Commission approved requests to retain existing seated sightseeing vehicle stands in the public right‑of‑way after a presentation by TD Schlaker (Transportation Licensing Commission) and Ricky Rrooker (chair of transportation licensing). TD Schlaker said the requirement to submit stops stems from a Metro Council ordinance (chapter 6.78) passed in October 2025 and that Oldtown Charlie is the sole operator who submitted existing stops for approval.
Staff said NDOT engineering reviewed the locations and recommended approval; commissioners asked whether stops on private property were part of the approval (they are not) and whether other companies might later apply for stops. Staff said any additional company would be required to file for stops and come before the commission for approval. After questions about congestion at specific Midtown stops and enforcement if trolleys stopped outside approved sites, the commission moved and approved the item.
No formal tally was recorded on the transcript beyond the motion being approved; staff advised that enforcement and route approval remain under the transportation licensing commission for operator regulation.
