Council discusses restricting e‑bikes on Main Street sidewalks under state statute
Officials reviewed complaints about e-bikes and sidewalk riding in the downtown business district, noted a state statute that allows local prohibition on sidewalk use in business districts, and discussed adopting or adapting ordinances from nearby cities to address safety concerns.
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Staff member (S3) summarized complaints about riders on Main Street sidewalks and said the city had reviewed old ordinances and state law: "So technically, by state statute, nobody should be driving within the business state or district," S3 said, noting local authorities may prohibit bicycle operation on sidewalks in their jurisdiction.
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