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Candidates propose education, regional coordination to curb fast e-bikes and trail damage
Summary
At a Clive candidate forum, speakers reported speeding e-bikes and property damage on the Greenbelt and proposed public-education campaigns, school partnerships and regional policy, while acknowledging enforcement limits for trails.
Multiple candidates at the Clive Chamber forum described recurring safety and property-damage incidents involving e-bikes and small motorized vehicles on the Greenbelt and in parks.
"I've seen property damage and kids riding at high speeds without helmets," candidate Satie Gasperado said, calling for a public-safety education campaign. Councilmember Eric Klein and others echoed the need for regional coordination so that safety rules and expectations align across neighboring jurisdictions.
Candidates noted enforcement on trails is difficult and suggested partnering with schools and using city communications (newsletters, police social media) to raise awareness of helmet use, speed and responsible riding. "Education's a big part of this," one councilmember said, also suggesting an exploration of licensing or accountability for higher-speed machines.
Speakers described the Greenbelt as a regional amenity that requires consistent rules; several suggested pilot programs with schools and community groups to increase helmet use and safe-riding behavior before expanding enforcement measures.
No candidate proposed immediate new ordinances at the forum; the prevailing tone favored community education and regional cooperation as first steps.
