It is the purpose and intent of this article to protect the safety of pedestrians and occupants of motor vehicles, and to promote the orderly flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Mayor and council find that the practice of pedestrians soliciting or otherwise engaging occupants of vehicles at intersections for donations, services or sales increases the danger of physical injury to both the pedestrian and the occupants of vehicles, interrupts traffic flow and increases traffic delays. Medians serve as safety islands to those pedestrians who are crossing the street. Medians also promote the safety of occupants of motor vehicles by serving as an unoccupied buffer between opposing lanes of traffic. Pedestrian and motor vehicle safety is jeopardized when the curbcut, crosswalk and median areas are blocked or impeded by persons engaging in solicitation or sales. Further, persons on medians and roadways who interact with motorists distract and disrupt vehicular traffic and create a safety risk. The city's interest in protecting the welfare of pedestrians and occupants of motor vehicles is compelling.
(Ord. No. 9058, § 1, 5-18-98; Ord. No. 9479, § 1, 10-23-00)