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Parks Board recommends ordinance restricting e‑bikes, UTVs on town greenways; amendment to allow e‑bikes fails
Summary
The Parks Board voted a favorable recommendation to BOMA for Ordinance 2026‑003, which would limit the use of electric bicycles, e‑motos and utility terrain vehicles on the town greenway system; an attempt to amend the recommendation to keep all e‑bike classes permitted failed for lack of a second.
The Parks Board voted to recommend Ordinance 2026‑003 to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, endorsing local limits on motorized and electrically assisted devices on the town greenway system. The vote followed a staff presentation of definitions, safety concerns and enforcement options.
Staff member Speaker 6 told the board the draft ordinance "defines the bicycle, ebike, and UTVs" and "specifies greenways, paths, and trails within the town," and includes provisions on speed limits, permitted uses and enforcement. Speaker 6 said the town would pair code changes with community education…
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