Count the City Council of Tacoma, Washington has one of the most progressive city governments in the nation. Not only are they not working to outlaw skateboarding in their city, they’re adding an amendment to their city code encouraging people to ride skateboards as an alternative form of transportation, according to a story in the Bellingham Herald.
The amendment specifically identifies “Low Speed Electric Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards and other forms of active transportation” that will “not negatively impact the quality of the environment and contribute to the city’s overall efforts in addressing issues associated with global warming and climate change.” As City Councilman Marty Campbell said last week. “It’s an inexpensive, green form of transportation that is currently being used in the city of Tacoma, so I wanted to make sure our code reflected that.”
If only more narrow-minded city council members could come to the same conclusion. At least there is hope in Tacoma.
[Link: Bellingham Herald]
