Residents raise e‑bike safety concerns as council finalizes ordinance revisions
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Public commenters urged safety measures for e‑bikes and council members discussed public involvement as city staff finalize changes to a proposed e‑bike ordinance; county planners said local rules may apply to city sections of a multiuse corridor.
South Lyon — Public comment and council discussion on Oct. 13 highlighted safety concerns about e‑bikes and prompted reminders that the proposed e‑bike ordinance remains under review and will return to council for further action.
Resident Chris McAdams raised concerns during public comment about the speed and visibility of electric bikes and mopeds at night, suggesting safety measures such as requiring lights or considering age limits. McAdams said e‑bikes can travel about 14 miles per hour and that a nighttime light would improve pedestrian safety.
Earlier in the meeting, Oakland County Parks staff discussed the 9‑Mile pathway and responded to a council question about e‑bike use on the corridor, saying South Lyon may adopt local regulations for the city’s section and that the MOU provides recommendations rather than mandates.
City Manager Paul Zelnick told council that staff are finalizing ordinance changes discussed at prior meetings and that the revised e‑bike ordinance will be brought back to council at a future meeting for consideration. Council member Dilk said she had received substantial public input on the topic and urged residents to provide written comments when the revised ordinance packet is posted so the council can incorporate community views.
No ordinance was adopted on Oct. 13. Council members and staff encouraged further public engagement and said a future packet will show the specific changes being proposed.