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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 250927, AS AMENDED
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
Amending Chapter 70, Article XII of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Traffic Control Signs, Signals, and Devices," by amending Division 954, entitled "Traffic control signal legend," including Sections 70-954(a)(3)c of the Code of Ordinances of Kansas City, Missouri, relating to right turns on red signals to prohibit right turns in school zones when school zone speed limits are in effect; establishing definitions for school zones, school zone hours, and high-injury network areas; directing the installation of appropriate signage at affected intersections in accordance with a prioritized implementation schedule; authorizing the Director of Public Works to grant waivers under specified conditions; appropriating funds for signage implementation and public engagement; directing the City Manager to incorporate the school zone guidelines and standards in the City's Traffic Engineering and Operations Manual; and establishing an effective date.
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WHEREAS, the City has a fundamental responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all residents, particularly the children of Kansas City; and
WHEREAS, the tragic death of an elementary student at an intersection near a school has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced traffic safety measures in school zones; and
WHEREAS, students walking, biking, and traveling to and from school are among our most vulnerable road users and deserve the highest level of protection; and
WHEREAS, school zones experience concentrated periods of pedestrian activity during arrival and dismissal times, creating heightened risk for vehicle-pedestrian conflicts; and
WHEREAS, school zone designation can be requested by any school through the Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, a complete review and update of the Traffic Engine...
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