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Plan Commission discusses motorized devices on town trail; staff to pursue education and monitor other communities
Summary
Commissioners reviewed Indiana and federal guidance on e-bikes and motorized devices and directed staff to emphasize public education. Staff referenced a legal memo and said class 1 and 2 e-bikes are generally permitted where bicycles are allowed unless locally prohibited; enforcement remains challenging.
Plan Commission members discussed motorized devices and e-bikes on the town’s non‑paved trail at their Oct. 6 meeting and directed staff to begin public education while monitoring other communities and legislative developments.
Staff summarized state and federal distinctions among e-bike classes: class 1 (pedal-assist up to 20 mph), class 2 (motorized without pedaling up to 20 mph) and class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph).…
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