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Tenino resident urges council to plan for e-bikes, scooters as micromobility grows

Tenino City Council · January 28, 2026
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John O'Hallie of 1432 Sussex Ave. addressed the council during public comment, urging policy changes to allow and regulate e-bikes and e-scooters, recommending age, licensing and registration rules for higher-speed models and arguing micromobility will expand as gas vehicles are phased out.

John O'Hallie, a Tenino resident, used public comment time to urge the council to consider permitting and regulating e-bikes and e-scooters as micromobility grows.

O'Hallie said micromobility is already outpacing e-cars in some markets and that vehicle classes and speed limits should guide local rules.…

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