Resident praises township's e-bike ordinance; superintendent welcomes police outreach to schools

Tom Maris, a resident, told the Woodbridge Township Board of Education on Aug. 28 that the township council had adopted a new ordinance aimed at cracking down on unsafe use of bicycles, scooters and electric vehicles. Maris said the ordinance targets riders using sidewalks and traveling the wrong way on roads and that the township has issued about 100 summonses and confiscated roughly 60 vehicles. He said Sergeant Angelo would present a safety program for schools and that Police Director Joe Nisky would comment publicly on enforcement plans. "I'm glad the school's cooperating, and we're gonna educate the kids on this for their safety and for the safety of everybody else on the public," Maris said.

Superintendent Doctor Massimino said Woodbridge Police "are always welcome in our schools to educate our children on, relevant matters" and confirmed he would be happy to partner with them when the presentation is scheduled.

The board did not vote or take formal steps at the meeting to adopt any new school policies related to e-bike enforcement; comments described coordination between township police and district staff and anticipated presentations in the coming weeks.