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Fort Thomas meeting focuses on enforcing proposed e-bike and scooter ordinance ahead of April reading
Summary
At a Fort Thomas municipal meeting participants centered on enforcement and public education for a proposed e-bike/e-scooter ordinance, citing safety concerns and examples from other cities; city staff plan public outreach before an April first reading.
A Fort Thomas municipal meeting turned to how the city will enforce a proposed ordinance governing electric bicycles and scooters, with participants saying enforcement must accompany any new rules to protect pedestrians and riders.
A committee member opened the discussion by saying enforcement would be “the most challenging part” and urged officials to “come out and say, ‘Hey, this is how it’s going to change ... and we intend to enforce it.’” They characterized the issue as a safety and security concern and highlighted that electric devices can travel much faster than manual bicycles.
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