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Burlingame council adopts micro-mobility ordinance to restrict e-bikes in parks, keep Bay Trail access
Summary
The Burlingame City Council unanimously adopted a revised micro-mobility ordinance Oct. 7 that prohibits most e-bikes in city parks while preserving use on the San Francisco Bay Trail; councilmembers called for continued outreach and possible future refinements to distinguish lower-powered Class 1 e-bikes.
Burlingame's City Council on Oct. 7 adopted an ordinance regulating electric mobility devices in city parks and on the Bay Trail, voting unanimously after a public comment period and council discussion. Mayor Colson moved to adopt the ordinance; Vice Mayor Stevenson seconded the motion and the roll-call vote was 5'0'0Yes, 0'0No.
Councilmember Papajan said she supported the ordinance but raised enforcement concerns, noting that Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes (which top out near 20 mph) can be hard to…
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