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Elmhurst council refers e-bike, e-scooter ordinance review as community bike group urges survey response
Summary
A community cycling group said Elmhurst has applied for bike‑friendly status and urged residents to complete a community survey; the City Council approved a referral to review local e‑bike and e‑scooter rules as part of the consent agenda and the mayor warned about state age restrictions after a recent juvenile incident.
Mike Licisero, chair of the Walk and Rollers Group, told the Elmhurst City Council on July 21 that the group submitted an application for bike‑friendly status on June 25 and urged residents to complete a community survey that will remain open through October.
Why it matters: The council approved a referral to review e‑bike and e‑scooter safety and ordinances as part of the consent agenda, a staff review that could lead to changes in how those vehicles are regulated locally. Mayor Scott M. Levin also reminded residents that state law includes age restrictions and said a recent incident involving a 14‑year‑old riding a vehicle the mayor described as large enough to be…
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