Created on 03/05/2015

AN ORDINANCE
NO. ___________

An Ordinance to adopt Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV) Plan pursuant to state law which will allow the use of PTV’s on designated street segments in the Uptown area; and for other purposes.

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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.

There is hereby enacted a new Article XXI to Chapter 20 of the Columbus Code which shall read as follows:

“Article XXI. Columbus Consolidated Government Plan for Personal Transportation Vehicles

Sec. 20-21.1 Based on the Columbus Police Department’s determination that certain public street segments in Columbus, Georgia are suitable to safely accommodate both regular vehicular traffic and Personal Transportation Vehicles as defined in O.C.G.A. §40-1-1(43.1)(“PTVs), the use of PTV’s will be permitted on the public street segments identified in paragraph 1 if the conditions set forth in paragraphs 2 through 10 below are complied with.

1. Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTVs) may be driven only on the following public street segments:

Bay Avenue between 10th Street and 12th Street

Front Avenue between 8th Street and 14th Street

Broadway between 8th Street and 14th Street

8th Street between Front Avenue and Broadway

9th Street between Front Avenue and Broadway

10th Street between Bay Avenue and Broadway

11th Street between Bay Avenue and Broadway

12th Street between Bay Avenue and Broadway

14th Street between Broadway and the cul-de-sac

2. PTVs shall not be driven on 13th Street; however, they may cross 13th Street at its intersection with Broadway in accordance with all traffic regulations. W11-11 warning signs, as specified in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), shall be installed on 13th Street in both directions and in advance of Broadway to alert drivers of possible PTV crossings.

3. PTV operators on public streets shall possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

4. PTV operators on public streets shall comply with all traffic laws and obey all traffic control devices.

5. PTV operators on public streets shall not drive their PTV at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour, and the maximum speed limit for any other motor vehicle shall not exceed 25 miles per hour.

6. PTV operators on public streets shall be subject to the same traffic citations and penalties as other vehicle operators.

7. PTV operators on public streets shall park their PTV only in designated vehicle parking spaces and shall comply with all time limits for those spaces. Only one PTV shall occupy each vehicle parking space. PTVs shall not park in designated loading zones or in spaces designated for use by the disabled.

8. PTV operators and passengers shall be seated at all times while the PTV is moving. No more than two adults shall occupy a single bench seat on the PTV.

9. All PTVs shall comply with Code of Georgia §40-6-330.1(a) regarding safety equipment.

10. Each PTV operated on public street segments shall be properly registered and licensed by the Columbus Consolidated Government prior to their operation on public streets as evidenced by a decal affixed to that vehicle upon completion of an application procedure promulgated by the City Manager which will among other items require proof of adequate liability insurance. Permits will be provided for a cost of $15 each and will expire every five years. Operation of a PTV on any approved public street segment without displaying a decal shall constitute a violation of Chapter 20 of this Code and be subject to the penalties set forth in Code section 2-8.”

Section 2.

This Ordinance, as amended from time to time, shall constitute the Columbus, GA Personal Transportation Vehicle Plan enacted in accordance with the provisions O.C.G.A. § 40-6-363, et. seq.

Section 3.

All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held on the 10^th day of March, 2015; introduced a second time at a regular meeting of said Council held on the _______ day of , 2015, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of members of Council.

Councilor Allen voting______________.
Councilor Baker voting______________.
Councilor Barnes voting_____________.
Councilor Buck voting_______________.
Councilor Davis voting______________.
Councilor Henderson voting__________.
Councilor Huff voting_______________.
Councilor Thomas voting____________.
Councilor Pugh voting_______________.
Councilor Woodson voting___________.

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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor