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Dallas committee weighs trail speed limits for e-bikes, asks city attorney to research options

Dallas City Council — Public Works & Public Safety Committees · April 28, 2026
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Summary

Committee discussed whether to draft a local ordinance on e-bikes after counsel warned duplicating state law can cause conflicts; members suggested posting a 15 mph limit on parks and trails and asked city staff and the city attorney to research other cities' approaches and enforcement implications.

The committee debated whether Dallas should adopt city rules for e-bikes or simply rely on state law, and asked the city attorney and staff to research common local approaches, enforcement feasibility and appropriate posted speeds for parks and trails.

Counsel (Justin) warned that state statutes…

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