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Council hears plan to step up sidewalk enforcement and weighs e-bike ordinance as police install new equipment
Summary
City staff outlined plans to ramp up enforcement of sidewalk-blocking vehicles to protect school routes, previewed local ordinance work to align with incoming state e-bike rules, and announced a new fire engine arriving and police vehicle/radio upgrades.
City police and city staff briefed the Columbia Falls City Council on stepped-up sidewalk enforcement, the need to draft local e-bike rules to match state law changes and recent equipment upgrades for emergency services.
Manager Eric Hanks said the city will increase outreach and enforcement on blocked sidewalks so children have safe access to schools, including door‑hanger warnings and a sticker program before…
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