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East Grand Rapids begins policy review on e-bikes, scooters amid safety concerns; staff targets early 2026 for regulations
Summary
City staff outlined a multi-pronged approach to micro-mobility that includes infrastructure, education, enforcement and ordinance updates. Commissioners and residents asked for an interagency and community work session; staff said ordinance drafts and pedestrian-crossing language will be brought forward this winter for consideration.
East Grand Rapids city staff described a preliminary, cross-department effort to address faster-growing use of electric bikes and scooters, particularly among school-age riders, and outlined next steps for policy, enforcement and infrastructure.
City Manager Charles (presenting) told the commission staff has identified four target areas: infrastructure, education, enforcement and ordinance updates. Staff reported three collisions involving electric devices since the start of the school year; two of those incidents involved 12-year-old riders and one involved a 13-year-old. Charles also referenced a serious one-wheel crash last summer as an example of the risks the city is tracking.
Staff said existing city…
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