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Board debates sidewalk use of e-bikes, scooters and enforcement; chief says state law already limits sidewalk riding downtown
Summary
At the May 14 meeting the Board of Public Safety discussed growing concerns about electric scooters, e-bikes and sidewalk safety; Police Chief Smith and board members reviewed New York vehicle-and-traffic law, existing city code for downtown, and agreed education and a clear local definition should accompany any code changes.
The Glens Falls Board of Public Safety spent more than an hour on May 14 discussing sidewalk safety, electric scooters and e-bikes, and how the city should balance pedestrian safety with access for people with mobility limitations. Police Chief Smith told the board that state vehicle-and-traffic law and existing city code already restrict operating e-scooters and similar devices on sidewalks in the downtown business district.
“Sidewalks are for pedestrians,” Chief Smith said, summarizing guidance from the New York State Department of Transportation and materials from Bike New York. He noted state law (Vehicle and Traffic Law, section 77-a and related…
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