Council hears growing concerns about powerful e-bikes, sidewalk safety
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
Councilors and staff raised recurring safety concerns about powerful e-bikes and dirt-bike–style vehicles being operated on sidewalks and trails; members debated whether local ordinances would conflict with state regulation and asked staff to research options.
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Several councilors flagged an increase in high-speed, dirt-bike–style e-bikes being ridden on sidewalks and the town trail, raising safety worries for pedestrians and people exiting buildings.
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