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Planning commissioners urge review of rules as e-bikes, scooters and motorized carts increase on Riverdale trails and streets
Summary
Commissioners and staff said Riverdale’s existing code does not adequately address modern electric bicycles, scooters and other motorized devices; they discussed enforcement through police complaints, liability concerns for trail users and potential design changes such as separate walking and biking lanes on future trail projects.
At the planning commission’s May 27 meeting commissioners raised safety concerns about motorized scooters, electric bicycles and small motorized vehicles operating on sidewalks, trails and neighborhood streets and urged staff and council review of city code and enforcement practices.
One commissioner warned of a serious collision if current use continues: “We’re gonna have some dead kids out in the streets one…
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