Ald. Daniel La Spata (1), the new chair of the City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, is seen during a council meeting in March 2023. [Don Vincent/The Daily Line] 

The City Council Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a hearing Wednesday on downtown closures to accommodate the upcoming NASCAR street race event, with a focus on how planned street closures and event setup will impact the safety of motorists, pedestrians and active transportation users downtown.