City Taking Starbucks To Court Over Traffic Issues

The City of Dubuque is taking Starbucks to court over a traffic problem. The city alleges Starbucks Corp on Dodge Street, has unlawfully created or continued a public nuisance by obstructing public ways and property by using property abutting a public street in such a way that obstructs vehicular traffic. Long drive-thru lines and a confusing intersection at the coffee shop’s Plaza 20 Shopping Center location have created daily traffic backups. The city issued Starbucks a $750 municipal citation for violating city ordinances and is requesting the business remedy the traffic quandary. A hearing on the matter is scheduled in Iowa District Court for Dubuque County on July 29.