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Ames parks staff to send public survey on trail rules, e-bikes, foraging and safety

3764359 · May 16, 2025
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Summary

Parks staff presented a draft public survey to the Ames City Parks and Recreation Commission on May 15 seeking input on trail speed limits, e-bike use, foraging and dog rules; staff said results will inform outreach and draft policies this summer.

Parks staff told the Ames City Parks and Recreation Commission on May 15 that they will send a public survey next week asking residents about park use, trail safety, allowable devices and rules such as foraging and dogs off leash.

The survey is intended to gather public feedback on how often people use park trails, whether a uniform speed limit for wheeled personal transport (bicycles, e-bikes, scooters) should be posted, and whether foraging should be allowed in some or all park areas. A parks staff member said the commission will review survey results during a June facilities tour and return with recommended draft policies at the…

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