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Commissioner of Transportation directed to conduct feasibility study for pedestrian-focused redesign of public ways immediately surrounding Palmer Square Park

Legislation tracker › Pedestrian and Traffic Safety › 1st Ward: Daniel La Spata

Record number: Or2026-0028783
Type: Order; category: City Council
Status: Final (Passed)
Sponsor: Daniel La Spata (1st Ward)
Committee: Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Submitted Date: Sep 23, 2026
Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
Official record: Office of the City Clerk

Timeline

Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
Oct 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
Oct 14, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson La Spata, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

Documents

Committee Letter - Palmer Square Study - 1st Ward.pdf (Committee Letter)
w1 - or28783.pdf (Legislation)

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