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Council approves first reading to repeal business-district bicycle ordinance; officials discuss signage and e-bike enforcement
Summary
The council approved a first reading to repeal a business-district bicycle ordinance and officials discussed replacing sidewalk bans with clearer signage and stepped-up enforcement against electric motorized devices used illegally on city streets.
The Marshall City Council approved a first reading to repeal section 375.170 of the city code related to bicycle riding in the business district but debated whether the repeal should be replaced with an amendment clarifying bicycles are not allowed on sidewalks in the business district.
The change matters because council members said an existing city ordinance already prohibits riding on sidewalks generally and they want to ensure pedestrian safety while avoiding unintended consequences for riders in business areas.
Miss Lewis read the ordinance title for the first reading: "An ordinance repealing…
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