Bloomington bans e-bikes and scooters on downtown sidewalks between Mill and Pleasant

Aug 12, 2026

Ordinance No. 2026-07, approved unanimously, prohibits e-bikes and scooters from operating on downtown sidewalks between Mill Street and Pleasant Street while permitting their use on public streets; board discussed but did not extend restrictions to parks.

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The Village Board approved Ordinance No. 2026-07 on Aug. 12, amending Section 6.04 of the municipal code to prohibit e-bikes and scooters on downtown sidewalks between Mill Street and Pleasant Street while allowing their operation on public streets.

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