Ordinance No. 07-02 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 07-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 10.32.235 REGARDING USE OF CROSSWALKS QAYWALKING)
WHEREAS, Tigard has experienced collisions involving pedestrians and vehicles as well as injuries
resulting from those collisions;and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that guidelines for, pedestrians crossing public roadways are
necessary for increased public safety and to reduce the number of collisions involving pedestrians and
vehicles;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Tigard Municipal Code is amended by adding a new Section 10.32.235 to read as
follows:
10.32.235 USE OF CROSSWALKS QAYWALKING)
1. No pedestrian may cross the street or roadway other than within a crosswalk
if they are within 100 feet of a crosswalk.
2. A Pedestrian shall cross a street or roadway at aright angle unless crossing
within a crosswalk.
3. For purposes of this section, "crosswalk" has the same meaning as found in
Oregon Revised Statutes.
4. A violation of any provision of this section is a Class D violation
notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter.
SECTION 2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature
by the Mayor, and posting by the City Recorder.
PASSED: By L IAOI))!3 OUS vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only, this c2 7-day of ,2007.
Catherine Wheatley, City corder
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this day of�i f�Gi2 � ,2007.
Craig &sen,Mayor
Approved as to form:
Ci ttorney
Date
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