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Walton County delays e-bike ordinance, directs staff to hold stakeholder workshop before July vote
Summary
After public safety concerns and pending state rules were raised, the commission continued a proposed e-bike ordinance to July 21, 2026, and asked staff to convene stakeholders and propose speed‑sign and enforcement options for multiuse paths.
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners continued consideration of a drafted ordinance to regulate electric bicycles and e‑motors in unincorporated county areas, directing staff to hold stakeholder workshops and return July 21 with revised language after pending state legislation takes effect.
County Attorney Clay Atkinson introduced a scaled‑back draft ordinance that would, among other things, prohibit e‑bikes on sidewalks; permit Class 1 and Class 2 e‑bikes on shared‑use paths, bike…
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