Council directs staff to review city crosswalk policy; set for July study session after 6–1 vote
Summary
Council voted to direct staff to place a crosswalk policy review on a future agenda (likely July) for potential ordinance updates to align with national traffic safety standards; the motion passed 6–1 with Councilmember Rick Glenn recorded as opposed.
On June 3 the Yakima City Council voted to direct staff to schedule a review and discussion of the city's community crosswalk policy at a future study session, likely in July, with the goal of evaluating potential ordinance changes to align local rules with national traffic safety standards.
Councilmember Berg moved the action and Councilmember Roy seconded. During discussion, members asked for review of crosswalk rules and national best practices. One councilmember said they opposed the motion; the mayor recorded the vote as 6 in favor and 1 opposed. The record shows Councilmember Rick Glenn stated opposition during the vote sequence.
The council motion instructs staff to prepare materials for the study session and to consider ordinance‑level updates if warranted.
Why it matters: council guidance signals possible changes to pedestrian safety policy and ordinances; any proposed ordinance changes would return to council for formal action.
Next steps: staff to place the item on a July study session agenda and provide recommended ordinance language and national standard comparisons for council review.
