The future of the Banff pedestrian zone will come down to a vote later this summer.
Banff town council passed a motion Monday to hold a vote of eligible voters on Aug. 12 on whether or not the pedestrian zone alongA section of Banff Avenue has been closed to traffic every summer since. Council then decided to make the pedestrian-friendly zone a permanent fixture from May long weekend to Thanksgiving long weekend.However, earlier this year, a petition was launched by residents who are against the pedestrian zone.
While the vote will go ahead on Aug. 12, Banff Town Council decided to continue with the pedestrian-friendly zone in the meantime. That means starting this May long weekend, two blocks of Banff Avenue will be closed to traffic. Parks Canada has also approved the continuation of patios and other displays for the time being.
Work to transform the roadway into the pedestrian zone is underway, with road closures starting Tuesday. The pedestrian zone will remain open until the Thanksgiving long weekend or until a few weeks after the vote, if the majority vote against it, Banff Town Council said.The Aug. 12 will have the same requirements as a municipal election. Voters must be Canadian citizens, 18 or older and be a resident of Banff.If the majority of people vote to get rid of the pedestrian zone, council said it has 30 days to pass second and third reading of the bylaw to rescind the original decision to keep the zone.
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