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Residents urge education and signage on e-bike concerns; city says regulations are in progress
Summary
Two residents told council about harassment and near-misses involving e-bikes in local parks and paths and urged signage and education; council and staff said subcommittee meetings and new regulations are being drafted and invited speakers to participate.
Two residents used public comment on Nov. 12 to urge the city to address safety and community tensions involving e-bikes.
Juliet McGinnis spoke as a mother of an e-bike rider and described online and in-person hostility toward lawful riders, saying that her daughter had been shouted at and had adults point phones at her. McGinnis urged an education-first approach rather than punitive measures and suggested programs like e-bike safety trainings.
Jennifer Miller described two near-miss incidents on a pathway off Canwood and said she has requested more signage in parks for about a year without seeing changes. She told the council she was nearly hit twice and emphasized concern for older residents: "Agoura Hills has about 23 percent considered elderly population," she said, noting the health risks of falls.
Mayor Sylvester told the speakers the matter is not agendized for council discussion tonight but said staff is drawing up legislation and subcommittee meetings and encouraged the speakers to provide contact information so staff can invite them to the upcoming subcommittee and public meetings.
Council members reiterated that regulatory changes are being drafted and encouraged residents to engage in the upcoming public process.
