Agenda Item Name:
Title
Public Hearing for the Pedestrians in Traffic Separators Ordinance
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Presenter:
Corbin Hanson
Description:
Repeals 117.02, entitled “Interactions between pedestrians and vehicles prohibited” and replaces with a new section 117.02, entitled “Pedestrians prohibited in traffic separators” and amending Chapter 24, Article II, section 24.16 to create a citation penalty for this pedestrian safety ordinance.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the proposed Ordinance 21-xx approving the repeal of 117.02 and adoption of a new 117.02, entitled “Pedestrians prohibited in traffic separators,” as well as amending section 24.16 to establish a citation for this ordinance.
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Prior Board Motions:
January 23, 2018 - Board adopted Ordinance 2018-06, establishing the Pedestrian Vehicle Interaction Ordinance.
February 22, 2021 - Authorize to advertise the ordinance creating section 117.03 and amending Chapter 24, Article 24.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
N/A
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Background:
The City of Gainesville recently amended its code to prohibit individuals from standing, walking, sitting, or staying in traffic separators, defined as medians that are 6 feet or less in width. The City also created a citation penalty of $50 for violations of this ordinance after a warning. The proposed ordinance for the Board’s consideration mirrors the substance of the City’s pedestrian safety ordinance.