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Edina tables e‑bike ordinance after council seeks clearer sidewalk language, education plan
Summary
Council members asked staff to rework sidewalk definitions, emphasize education and outreach to families and schools, and return with a clean ordinance draft; an under‑18 helmet rule and updated state‑aligned definitions were discussed but not finalized.
The Edina City Council on March 18 deferred further action on proposed changes to city code governing electric‑assist bicycles after a broad discussion about sidewalk language, enforcement practicality and education for youth.
Public safety staff presented a draft that would align local definitions with state law, require helmets for riders under 18 and direct the police toward education rather than heavy citation for first…
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