ORDINANCE NO. 260296
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Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan
Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, "Vehicles for Hire," by repealing and replacing Section 76-266, "Prohibited acts," for the purpose of permitting pedicab operations in the area commonly known as the Country Club Plaza.
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WHEREAS, pedicabs offer a convenient and sustainable means of short-range transportation; and
WHEREAS, increasing transportation means at the Country Club Plaza can help support economic development in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to promote safe, eco-friendly, and enjoyable transit options; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 76 of the Code of Ordinances, "Vehicles for Hire," is hereby amended by repealing Section 76-266, "Prohibited acts," and enacting in lieu thereof a new section of like number and subject matter to read as follows:
Sec. 76-266. Prohibited acts.
(a) No driver shall operate a pedicab in violation of state or local traffic regulations, or in any event without proper regard for the traffic, surface, and width of the street and the hazards at intersections and any other conditions then existing, nor in such a manner or condition as to endanger or to be likely to endanger the safety of passengers, pedestrians, vehicles or the persons and property of others.
(b) No driver shall threaten, abuse, insult, provoke, interfere with, impede or obstruct any other licensed driver, any passenger, prospective passenger or any other person in connection with operations under this division.
(c) No driver shall provide any payment to any doorman, bellhop, taxicab starter, bartender or any other person within the city in return for the referral of passengers.
(d) No driver shall refuse to obey or to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer, traffic-control officer, meter monitor or duly appointed inspector o...
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