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Richland residents press commission on e-bikes, motorized vehicles and trail safety; staff proposes signage and outreach
Summary
Dozens of public commenters urged clearer rules and enforcement after repeated reports of high-speed motorized vehicles on Richland multi-use trails. Staff said rangers can educate but lack ticketing authority and proposed a signage audit, subcommittee and ambassador program for 2026.
Dozens of Richland residents raised safety concerns about high-speed motorized vehicles and mixed trail use at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Nov. 13, telling commissioners they have been nearly struck by e-motorcycles and scooters and find current signs and speed limits confusing.
"Last summer, a young fellow passed me at a very fast speed. I would guess 30 miles per hour or more within inches," an email from resident Leila Crojak, read into the record, said, adding that e-motorbikes are legally motor vehicles but often lack licensing or required training. Sarah Letard, a regular walker at Leslie Groves Park, said poor signage makes it unclear which path is…
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