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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 230613
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Sponsor(s): Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilperson Eric Bunch
Repealing Section 4 of Ordinance No. 210966 and enacting a new section of like number and subject matter; adopting the updated Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Vehicular Traffic Safety Plan for the installation and design of safer transit routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular drivers and passengers, including placement of dedicated personal mobility lanes; ensuring all dedicated personal mobility lanes and improvements are designed and built in accordance with the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Guide and other nationally recognized best practices; and perform public engagement prior to the implementation of proposed mobility lane infrastructure.
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WHEREAS, the City has experienced more than 400 traffic related fatalities in the past five years; and
WHEREAS, the City has already experienced 34 traffic related fatalities in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicular traffic safety is important to a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes personal mobility lanes contribute to safety protecting pedestrians, cyclists, and automobile drivers and passengers through protected lanes and traffic calming techniques; and
WHEREAS, collaboration with and support from neighborhood associations and residents is a critical step prior to the installation of personal mobility lanes; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 210966 provides a process whereby Council and public input is provided in planning and implementing new personal mobility lanes; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of Ordinance No. 210966 states that 90 days prior to installation of the proposed bicycle lane(s) in all Council districts, the City Manager must provide an education and feedback period with he register...
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