The results of a recent public survey revealed strong community support for The City of Fargo’s Downtown Food Pushcart Program. The survey results will help shape targeted improvements to the program while continuing current operations through the remainder of the year. The survey and its findings can be viewed at FargoND.gov/FoodPushcartSurveyResults.
The survey is part of a broader review of the program, which allows food pushcarts to operate on Downtown sidewalks, providing lunchtime, late-night and seasonal food options for residents and visitors. The survey was conducted in February 2026 following a January listening session hosted by Downtown Liaison City Commissioner John Strand and Downtown Community Partnership Executive Director Rocky Schneider. The survey gathered input on public perception amid concerns about enforcement and program operations. Planning Director Nicole Crutchfield presented the survey findings at the City Commission’s regular meeting on Monday, March 30.
Based on the positive feedback from the survey, the City will maintain the current program through 2026. At the same time, City staff will work with the City Attorney, the Downtown Community Partnership and stakeholders to develop ordinance amendments focused on spacing, enforcement, cleanliness and overall program improvements. Proposed updates are expected to return to the City Commission this fall for potential implementation in 2027.