CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio – Cuyahoga Falls City Council unanimously passed legislation this week that requires all newly constructed drive-throughs to include a bypass lane.

The legislation follows the 2024 death of Stow resident Megan Keleman , who died in the Stow Taco Bell drive-through after being unable to exit during a violent incident. Keleman’s parents, Nick and Kelly Keleman, have advocated for an initiative called Megan’s Way Out to ensure drive-throughs meet design standards that can help prevent similar tragedies. The legislation will also allow better access for first responders in emergencies, according to a city council news release.

The bypass lane requirement was part of a set of updates city council approved for the city’s General Development Code, according to the release

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