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Garfield council adopts ordinance restricting e-bikes and e-scooters in parks and on sidewalks
Summary
The Garfield Mayor and Council on Dec. 9 adopted Ordinance 3110, creating a new Chapter 311 regulating electric bicycles and electric scooters — banning them on sidewalks and in public parks (except designated bike paths), and establishing enforcement and penalties. Council members said the measure is a first step to address reckless riding by youths.
The Garfield Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 3110 on Dec. 9, 2025, establishing rules for electric bicycles and electric scooters in the city and prohibiting their operation on sidewalks and in public parks except on designated bicycle paths. The ordinance includes definitions, permitted roadway use, and enforcement provisions drafted with input from the police department.
City officials opened the ordinance for final public comment before the vote. A resident told the council that a family member had been severely injured in a traffic collision and urged the council to consider safety measures for children…
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