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Fort Thomas committee advances draft bike ordinance; debates e-bikes, sidewalks and enforceability
Summary
On Aug. 25 the Law, Labor & License Committee reviewed a consolidated draft of the city—s bicycle and electric scooter ordinance, updating definitions, proposing restrictions in business districts, and debating equipment, nighttime riding rules and enforcement; staff will return with mapped district options and revised language.
The Law, Labor & License Committee of Fort Thomas began a line-by-line review on Aug. 25 of a consolidated draft update to the city—s bicycle and electric-scooter ordinance.
Staff presented five revised definitions (bicycle, business district, electric bicycle, electric scooter and high-speed scooter) and proposed multiple substantive changes: adding electric devices to traffic-control and equipment requirements; clarifying nighttime-equipment standards (a front white lamp visible at 500 feet and a rear red reflector visible 50—300 feet); and a…
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