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Recommendation to request City Attorney to investigate the feasibility of amending Section 10.54.040 (G) of the Long Beach Municipal Code, to prohibit skateboarding on all posted "Pedestrian Only Zones" or "Dismounted Zones" including any sidewalks, streets, alleys, parking facilities, driveways, paths on the grounds of the campus of the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and properties controlled by the California State University where skateboarding is prohibited. If City Attorney determines that such an amendment is feasible, further request City Attorney to prepare an appropriate ordinance for City Council's consideration. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The current Municipal Code states "the operation of skateboards is prohibited on all streets, alleys, sidewalks, parking facilities driveways, paths and grounds of the campus of California State University at Long Beach." California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has requested that the City reduce the restrictions and allow skateboarding in designated areas of campus. In the effort to enhance pedestrian access and safety on campus property, university officials are requesting a revision of the Long Beach Municipal Code for the following reasons:
• Student parking is about one quarter of a mile from lower campus to upper campus. Accommodating skateboards would facilitate this travel for some students, taking pressure off the current shuttle bus system.
• There are no alternative parking options for students close to classrooms at CSULB.
• Skateboard riding done in a safe manner in the designated locations can reduce traffic on campus and promote green alternatives to gas vehicles.
• Parking at CSULB is severely impacted with overflow occurring during peak times. Promoting alternatives to vehicle transportation may reduce this impact on the campus and neighboring streets surrounding the campus.
?• Campus shuttles often have wait times. The greater number of students using alternat...
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