Starting in a month, Tulsans will need to be more aware when walking on sidewalks, or standing on medians.

An ordinance, passed by the city council during its Aug. 27 meeting, says if people want to stop on the sidewalk, theyll have to do so at least 18 inches away from the edge of the curb.

As for the medians: if people want stand on a median at all they must leave 18 inches on either side of the road. Otherwise, they could pay a hefty fine.

Tulsans against the new rules say it disproportionately impacts homeless people; especially those panhandling.

This ordinance is not going to be helpful to those that are just trying to survive, one speaker said to the council.

Councilor Phil Lakin created the ordinance. 2 News asked him directly about the concerns of opponents.

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