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City says electric‑bike ordinance and school partnerships reduced visible e‑bike use among students
Summary
Officials said the ordinance restricting e‑bike riders younger than 16 was well received by PTAs and that enforcement after the holiday break saw zero e‑bikes at school on the first day back.
City officials described enforcement and community reaction to a recent ordinance regulating electric bikes.
Mayor Tommy Stewart and city staff said the ordinance, which prohibits people younger than 16 from riding certain electric bikes, received strong support from PTA leaders and school partners. One staff speaker said the announcement of the ordinance "was met with widespread applause" at a PTA meeting and that Highland Park partnered with University Park on the effort.
City staff reported that on the first school day after enforcement began, there were no electric bikes at the middle school; officials described the result as evidence that communication and partnerships with schools and the town were helpful. Officials voiced safety concerns about young riders and said some city leaders believe the city should consider additional controls on e‑bikes.
Why it matters: the ordinance aims to reduce risks to children and improve safety near schools; enforcement and school partnerships shaped early results.
What comes next: city staff said they will continue enforcement and monitor impacts with school partners and report later as needed.
