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Residents urge Waverly officials to clarify e-bike rules for parks, cite safety and classification concerns
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the City of Waverly meeting called for clearer rules on electric bicycles in parks, citing speed, weight, and classification (Class 1/2/3) confusion and risks to children and pedestrians.
Public commenters during the City of Waverly meeting urged officials to create clearer rules for electric bicycles (e-bikes) in city parks, saying current classification and speed standards cause confusion and safety concerns.
Speakers described a range of e-bike types and weights, raised questions about whether faster "Class 3" models should be allowed in places with pedestrians and children, and suggested targeted regulations for specific locations such as Riverside Park.
"lehi class 1, class 2 or 20 mal hour. Class 3 is were yeah gotta gotta more so most of the step out there today. Class 3 is 2 that most of the e-bikes out there," said a resident during public comment. Another commenter described steep hills and the ability of some e-bikes to “have help you get up и really steep hill,” saying that some models can be operated more like mopeds and therefore raise enforcement and safety questions.
Commenters noted practical concerns including weight ranges and speed: one speaker said e-bikes can be "anywhere from 3 g pouns to 50 g pouns," and several asked that the city distinguish between lower-powered models used for recreation and heavier, faster models that can accelerate quickly in crowded areas.
Speakers proposed several possible approaches discussed during comments: limit higher-speed Class 3 e-bikes from pedestrian-heavy park areas, define permitted e-bike classes for particular city parks, require signage or designated routes, and consider parent-focused outreach or education programs about safe use around children. Several commenters said rules should be location-specific rather than a blanket ban.
No council action or formal motion on e-bike regulation was recorded in the transcript segment provided; the remarks occurred during the public-comment portion and were presented as requests for the council or staff to consider regulatory or educational options.
Comment excerpts and discussion focused on local park safety, classifications of e-bikes (Class 1/2/3), vehicle weights, and concerns about children and parents in shared recreational spaces.
