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Bonita Springs directs staff to draft ordinance for pedal-only zones and e-bike regulation in high-pedestrian areas

2878645 · April 4, 2025
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Summary

Council directed staff and the city attorney to research options and draft an ordinance to establish "pedal-only" zones (where only manually pedaled bicycles are allowed) and other e-bike restrictions or speed limits in high-pedestrian areas such as downtown, following repeated complaints about safety and speeds.

After several council members and staff noted safety complaints about motorized and electric bicycles operating on sidewalks and in high-pedestrian areas, Bonita Springs City Council directed staff to coordinate with the city attorney, community development and public works to draft an ordinance and return with a presentation and…

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