A controversial pedestrian safety ordinance was voted out of Committee Tuesday following hours of heated debate at Dover City Hall, where dozens of neighbors voiced their opinions. Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect pedestrians and drivers, while opponents argue it punishes the city's most vulnerable residents instead of connecting them to resources.

Community members in Dover are pushing back against a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance up for discussion at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The measure would limit pedestrians from lingering on medians or approaching moving vehicles except when crossing legally.