KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It will soon be not only a bad idea to try to cross a work zone in the city of Kalamazoo, it will also be a civil infraction.
City commissioners will consider a new ordinance that bans walking, biking or driving through a closed off work zone after a public hearing tonight.
Assistant City Attorney Sarah Van Hyfte says it’s a liability issue for everyone.
She says if approved, it will take effect in ten days and they will probably ask that officers not give tickets to first time offenders.
It comes after a lot of construction work this summer, with years more planned, especially downtown.
This evening’s meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
City commissioners will also consider a $563,000 contract for the renovation of the former courtroom facilities at Crosstown and Burdick, adjacent to Public Safety Headquarters. The plan is to convert that half of the old building into office space for the city’s Community Planning and I.T. departments.
Commissioners will also Receive a presentation on the city’s proposed Economic Development Strategy, and will be asked to approve it this evening.
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