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Carpinteria council approves first reading of updated bicycle and e‑mobility rules, emphasizes education

Carpinteria City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved first reading of an ordinance updating Chapter 10.6 to cover electric mobility devices: location‑based sidewalk bans in the Central Traffic District, youth diversion education for minors, and an administrative citation schedule ($100/$200/$500); staff will pilot educational outreach and partner with Move Santa Barbara.

Carpinteria — The city council on Monday approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 795, a rewrite of the city's bicycle chapter that expands rules to electric mobility devices, sets location‑based sidewalk prohibitions, and establishes a youth‑first education program for minors.

Assistant City Manager Ryan Kintz said the ordinance "repeals and replaces" the existing bicycle chapter and adds locally…

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