City Council expects to delay action on skateboarding in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga City Council has delayed action on a proposal in skating on the roads citywide. 

Council members believe skating on streets will cause accidents and slow down traffic. 

Over the past two years, police have issued three citations for skaters. 

Council Chair Jenny Hill says the ordinance that was passed earlier this year was due to skateboarders damaging public property. 

“In my district, I have tons of places that do not have sidewalks and yet, there would be a place that I would expect to see a child and my neighborhood riding in the road,” said Council Vice Chair Jenny Hill. “I would expect to see a pedestrian walking in the road to traverse that neighborhood.” 

Council Chair Hill suggested the council hold a work session on the issue in January.