Forward Pinellas outlines e‑bike guidance; staff flags legislative developments

Sep 14, 2026

Forward Pinellas shared a white paper and county discussion on e‑bikes and e‑motos, noting local governments can set facility restrictions, minimum ages and sidewalk/trail speed limits; staff expects state legislation to return and will coordinate with the county commission.

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Forward Pinellas briefed the board on e‑bikes and e‑mobility policy during the director's report. Staff provided a white paper previously shared with the county commission on Aug. 20 and summarized options local jurisdictions can pursue under current Florida law.

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