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Commission approves micro‑mobility ordinance amendments, removes 'electric' from definition
Summary
The East Grand Rapids City Commission approved amendments to include micro‑mobility devices in bicycle and helmet rules, agreeing to remove the word "electric" from the device definition and to rely on officer discretion and education for a 'young child' exception.
The East Grand Rapids City Commission voted to adopt amendments to its bicycle and helmet ordinances to incorporate micro‑mobility devices, with commissioners agreeing to remove the word "electric" from the vehicle definition to keep the code fuel‑neutral.
City Manager Charles introduced the two ordinance amendments, noting they were updated following prior feedback and were eligible for final adoption. Commissioners discussed whether a downtown designation in the ordinance should apply to private sidewalks and…
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