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Columbia city council focuses on pedestrian safety - Columbia Daily Tribune | Columbia Missouri: Local News

Submitted by Brent Hugh on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 7:38pm

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After a series of high-profile pedestrian and vehicle collisions in Columbia, the city council has shifted funding and focus to preventing more accidents.

The council on Monday unanimously approved the formation of a pedestrian safety task force that will consist of about 15 members the council will appoint during its June 1 regular meeting.
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The task force, which Mayor Bob McDavid said will be co-chaired by Fourth Ward Councilman Ian Thomas and First Ward Councilman Clyde Ruffin, will craft a report on pedestrian accident trends and strategies to increase pedestrian safety.

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