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Parks board debates limits on e‑bikes and scooters on athletic fields
Summary
Board discussed council review of updated bicycle/e‑bike ordinance and whether to prohibit e‑bikes on athletic fields; staff proposed collecting photos and usage data, and board members suggested thresholds tied to evidence of field damage or equipment class.
The Tony Towne parks board discussed whether electric bicycles and similar motorized devices should be restricted in parks, particularly on athletic fields, as the city council considers an updated ordinance.
"We did send out an email to the athletic organizations asking them what their thoughts were on that," a staff member said, and reported that organizations that responded requested prohibiting e‑bikes on athletic fields. Staff described a range…
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