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La Crosse park board recommends code updates to regulate e-bikes and scooters, votes 5–2
Summary
The Board of Park Commissioners voted 5–2 on April 16 to recommend a city ordinance package updating rules for electric bicycles, scooters and other personal mobility devices in city parks; the package clarifies definitions, preserves some existing park restrictions and allows pedal-assist e-bikes (but not throttle operation) on designated trails.
The La Crosse Board of Park Commissioners on April 16 recommended that the common council adopt a broad ordinance package updating city rules for electric bicycles, electric scooters and other personal mobility devices.
The board approved the recommendation by a 5–2 vote after a lengthy presentation from Assistant City Attorney Ellen Atterberry and debate over park-specific language, enforcement and accessibility. The ordinance package (agenda item 2060377) repeals and recreates multiple sections of the city code, incorporates state law definitions for e-bikes, and consolidates prior, inconsistent language into new chapters for clarity.
Atterberry told the board the rewrite was aimed at removing redundant and confusing language and aligning local definitions with state law. "We're also incorporating electric scooters and e-bikes into this…
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