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Action: An Ordinance Concerning Exempting Certain Law Enforcement Personnel from
Bicycle Operating Rules and Amending Section 5.400 of the Eugene Code, 1971
Meeting Date: October 8, 2012 Agenda Item Number: 4
Department: Eugene Police Staff Contact: Lt. Sam Kamkar
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5436
ISSUE STATEMENT
Currently bicycles are prohibited on the sidewalks in the downtown core. This proposed ordinance
clarifies that law enforcement personnel are exempt from this prohibition.
BACKGROUND
Section 5.400 of the Eugene Municipal Code specifies that “No person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk
in that area bounded by the outer limits of Charnelton Street on the west, 6th Avenue on the north, Pearl
Street on the east, and 11th Avenue on the south”. This ordinance clarifies that law enforcement
personnel are exempt from this prohibition.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
This topic relates to the Safe Community Vision: A community where people feel safe, valued and
welcome, and increased downtown development, as well as support for small and local businesses.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
1.The City Council can vote to approve the ordinance; or
2.The City Council can vote to not approve the ordinance; or
3.The City Council can vote to amend the ordinance.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends the City Council vote to approve the ordinance.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move the City Council adopt Council Bill 5076, concerning exempting certain law enforcement
personnel from bicycle operating rules.
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ATTACHMENTS
A.Draft Ordinance
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Carter Hawley
Telephone: 541-682-5852
Staff E-Mail: carter.r.hawley@ci.eugene.or.us
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING EXEMPTING CERTAIN LAW
ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL FROM BICYCLE OPERATING RULES AND
AMENDING SECTION 5.400 OF THE EUGENE CODE, 1971.
THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Section 5.400 of the Eugene Code, 1971, is amended to provide as follows:
5.400 Operating Rules
.
(1)
No person may ride a bicycle on a sidewalk in that area bounded by the outer
limits of Charnelton Street on the west, 6th Avenue on the north, Pearl Street
on the east, and 11th Avenue on the south.
(2)
No person may park a bicycle in or near a public thoroughfare or place in such
a manner as to obstruct traffic or endanger persons or property.
(3)
A person riding a bicycle
(a) In a lane for vehicular traffic or parking may ride only in the direction
legally prescribed there for that traffic.
(b) In a lane for vehicular traffic or parking shall ride as closely to the curb
as is safe, but when approaching an intersection where a curb lane is
designated "Left Turn" or "Right Turn" shall avoid that lane within 50 feet
of the intersection if intending to ride through the intersection without
turning.
(c) On a street or alley shall ride in single file with other bicyclists whenever
a motor vehicle is approaching within 100 feet to the rear.
(d) On a bicycle path or a sidewalk shall keep as far to the right as is safe,
except when overtaking and passing pedestrians and other vehicles,
which shall be overtaken and passed only on the left.
(4) Peace officers, police community service officers, police volunteers, and
parole and probation officers performing official duties are exempt from
the provisions of this section.
Section 2.
The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the consent of the City Attorney,
is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein, or in other
provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein.
Passed by the City Council this Approved by the Mayor this
___ day of _______________, 2012 ____ day of _______________, 2012
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City Recorder Mayor
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