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Carmel council adopts amended micro‑mobility ordinance after extensive debate
Summary
After public comment and hours of council discussion, the Carmel Common Council approved an amended micro‑mobility ordinance that bans powerful eMoto devices from greenways, requires helmets for riders 15 and younger and keeps other device rules aligned with Indiana law. The vote was unanimous, 9–0.
The Carmel Common Council voted unanimously on Nov. 17 to adopt an amended micro‑mobility ordinance aimed at clarifying how electric bikes, scooters and higher‑powered “eMoto” devices may operate on city streets, sidewalks, greenways and multi‑use paths.
Supporters and opponents filled the public‑comment period. “Please remove Class 3 from the draft,” Judy Hagen told the council, arguing higher‑speed Class 3 e‑bikes pose hazards on shared trails. Dakota Crawford of Strong Towns Carmel said the ordinance strikes a balance and urged clearer public language and stronger education. Josh Friedman, owner of Pedego Electric Bikes in Carmel, told councilors he sells Class 3 models and urged enforcement and progressive ticketing rather than a ban: “I don’t think it’s reasonable to…
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