Boston considering enhanced safety measures for events following New Orleans attack Boston 25 News [Video]

BOSTON — The Boston City Council passed a hearing order to discuss enhanced safety measures for crowded events on Wednesday.

Councilor Erin Murphy, who filed the order, hopes a meeting will happen sometime next week to unite public safety officials, transportation experts, event organizers, & other community members.

The goal is to gather more ideas to help block streets after a man in a pickup truck intentionally rammed into a crowd celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans, killing 14.

City leaders are leaning on the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, a police data hub, for a comprehensive approach in addressing the concerns.

One strategy being looked at includes using more Department of Public Works vehicles to secure streets during events.

“We do have to use resources, but I think visitors deserve the safety and peace of mind knowing we have extra security,” said Murphy.

Murphy said a consistent approach in blocking …