Jackson considers curb on idling vehicles

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Mar 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM MST

Story Updated: Mar 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM MST

JACKSON, WYOMING - The Jackson Town Council will consider limiting the amount of time drivers can idle their vehicles.

The council this week unanimously directed town staff to draft an ordinance after about a dozen residents spoke in favor of it as a way to control and reduce air pollution.

Councilors, as well as Police Chief Todd Smith, said the proposed ordinance should focus more on education, rather than aggressive enforcement.

Smith recommended that the ordinance be modeled after one passed by the city council in Ketchum, Idaho. That ordinance allows drivers parked on public property to idle their cars for no more than three minutes. Exemptions are provided for being stuck in traffic or trying to defrost windows.

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