Sales from vehicles to be illegal along stretch of W. Capitol Dr. starting March 16

Legislation approved last month by the Common Council banning sales from parked vehicles on both sides of W. Capitol Dr. from N. 76^th St. west to the city limits takes effect on March 16.

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, who sponsored the file that was approved by the Council on February 27, said the ban will affect anyone selling food, clothing, or other items from parked vehicles along W. Capitol Dr. in the affected area.

Alderman Westmoreland said the impacted stretch of W. Capitol – located within the 5^th Aldermanic District – has traffic safety issues, as well as cleanliness concerns. “The ban is needed as I continue to work on reducing the amount of litter scattered throughout the city, address parking issues and obstructed vision for motorists to reduce the potential of accidents, as well as eliminate the disruption of walk-in business for our brick and mortar businesses that are along this stretch,” he said.

Alderman Westmoreland said he is looking for an alternative location for the food trucks and other peddlers who have frequented the affected stretch of W. Capitol.  “I am studying alternative locations where these operators can flourish, but safety and cleaning up our city is first and foremost. Vehicles that are selling items along that stretch of Capitol Drive have increasingly affected the quality of life for Milwaukeeans who live in the area, work in the area and operate businesses in the area, and that’s why I needed to take decisive action (with the ban),” he said.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.