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Council raises safety concerns about e-bikes on sidewalks and flags amphitheater staging issues
Summary
Council members reported sightings of fast-moving e-bikes on sidewalks, asked staff and the police chief to research possible sidewalk-use rules, and discussed amphitheater staging and removal/relocation of a jungle gym pending final plans for Shawmont Park.
Council members raised safety concerns about electric bikes and scooters operating on sidewalks and reaching high speeds, and asked staff to gather information and consult the police chief on possible local rules.
An unidentified council member described an incident and said, “I clocked on on the South St. Marys 1 day, he was doing 30 miles an hour on the sidewalk.” Members noted that other municipalities restrict sidewalk use and suggested staff research options and present findings to council. The mayor/manager suggested talking to the chief to assemble information for council consideration.
Separately, council members discussed the upcoming amphitheater project at Shawmont Park and operational questions about staging, loading and unloading and whether the existing jungle gym would need to be removed or relocated to accommodate events. Council members said they wanted to see final plans before making site changes.
No formal ordinance or zoning changes were proposed; council directed staff to compile research on e-bike regulation and to share amphitheater plans when available for follow-up.
