A clarification in city code would encourage those in wheelchairs and other motorized mobility devices to use Jefferson City sidewalks, rather than streets.
Some wheelchair users have been using the streets, concerned that current city ordinance didn't allow them to use the sidewalk.
"A pedestrian is definitely a person afoot or utilizing a wheelchair," said city attorney Drew Hilpert.
The City Public Safety Committee agreed to the code clarification at its regular meeting Thursday.
Committee members noted major traffic arteries without sidewalks or bridges with obstructions to mobility devices.
As street repairs are done, the city has made it a priority to upgrade to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, said City Administrator Nathan Nickolaus.
"Slowly but surely, we're moving forward," he said.
Other issues discussed in new business, included:
• Increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 from $500.
• Returned the disabled parking fine to $147 from $159, due to the printing costs otherwise incurred for new ticket books for the police officers.
• A change in the reporting manner for speeding offenses over 25 miles-per-hour. This does not create a new offense, but complies with the court's computer software needs.