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Oshkosh committee narrows e-bike sidewalk use, approving ban at business ingress and egress

5936573 · October 13, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted unanimously to recommend that bicycles and e-bikes remain allowed on sidewalks except where a building or business ingress/egress abuts the sidewalk; staff and police emphasized enforcement limits and a communications plan.

The Transportation Committee voted 4-0 on Oct. 13 to recommend that the Common Council allow bicycles and e-bikes on sidewalks in most places but prohibit their use on sidewalks where businesses abut the sidewalk at points of ingress and egress.

Staff presented options ranging from status quo (allowing e-bikes on sidewalks) to banning bikes on sidewalks citywide. After discussing enforceability and public safety, staff recommended a measured approach: continue to allow bike and e-bike sidewalk…

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