Staff refines shared‑streets ordinance language; signage moved to required elements

City staff presented revisions to the shared‑streets ordinance and summarized three substantive changes: clarifying eligibility criteria for shared street designation, moving entrance signage from an optional factor into required signage that must include symbols as well as words, and extending the implementation meeting window from 30 to 60 days.

The proposed language in subsection b narrows eligible street segments to situations where bicycle/pedestrian volumes will exceed vehicle volumes after installation or where latent demand for active transportation is expected. Commissioners debated whether subsection b should remain prescriptive or be left broader to afford staff discretion; staff said the intent is to provide clear expectations for applicants and the public at the program’s outset.

Rachel and other commissioners flagged that signage should be mandatory at entrances; staff agreed to remove 'entrance signage' from optional factors and place it in required signage. Staff also said they would amend the implementation timeline to allow 60 days after designation for required improvements.

Commissioners generally supported bringing the revised ordinance back for a hearing so council could consider it. Staff said they would make the agreed edits and return the item for a formal hearing and vote.