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Tinley Park trustees discuss draft e-bike, scooter restrictions for Harmony Square
Summary
At an Aug. 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, Village staff presented a draft, townwide ordinance to regulate non‑highway electric bicycles and scooters; trustees asked staff to narrow the focus to Harmony Square, pursue public outreach and return with a revised proposal by Aug. 19.
Tinley Park trustees and staff discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and scooters on Aug. 6, 2025, focusing on whether the village should restrict those vehicles in Harmony Square and similar public places. Hannah, a village staff member, told the Committee of the Whole the draft ordinance was “kind of the most expansive that we would be looking to do” and that the immediate focus should be Harmony Square.
The proposal matters because trustees said the devices raise safety concerns, can damage the square’s turf and present enforcement challenges. Trustee Shaw said the village should seek broader public input before adopting limits, adding, “we do need to hear more from the public.” Several trustees suggested targeted restrictions for Harmony Square rather than…
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