CITY OF
RIVERSIDE City Council Memorandum
City �/Arts &.,Innovation
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FROM:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
DATE: MARCH 11, 2025
WARD: 5
SUBJECT: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, SECTION 10.56.050 OF
THE RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH AN AXLE RESTRICTION
ON MADISON STREET FROM INDIANA AVENUE TO VICTORIA AVENUE -
ORDINANCE
ISSUE:
Introduce an Ordinance amending Title 10, Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish an axle restriction prohibiting commercial vehicles exceeding three axles and cutting through Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council introduce and subsequently adopt an ordinance amending Title 10, Section
10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish an axle restriction prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles and cutting through Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
On August 7, 2024, the Transportation Board (Board) reviewed this matter; six of eight members were present. The Board voted unanimously to recommend the establishment of the proposed axle restriction on Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
On November 14, 2024, the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee reviewed this matter, with all three members present. The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve and adopt an ordinance to establish the proposed axle restriction on Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue.