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"A vocal proponent of the street shutdown, co-owner Joe Lapan says SongByrd is treating the pilot as a cautious “vibe check” and test run — the cutoff will be when people stop behaving appropriately — and the team is feeling things out day by day while scrambling with staffing and outdoor setups. He also hopes insurance requirements won’t be a barrier to participation if the pilot continues." - Tierney Plumb