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Council discusses safety-education push for e-bikes and scooters rather than new enforcement
Summary
Councilmembers proposed safety education for children and families about e-bikes and scooters, suggesting partnerships with Destination Canal and the schools and stressing etiquette and helmet use over punitive enforcement.
Council members discussed a rise in resident complaints about e-bikes and scooters and agreed to prioritize community education over new enforcement measures or ordinances.
Councilmember Patrick Shea summarized constituent concerns and said staff provided a chart on device classes in Ohio. Chair Richard Moore and Councilmember Laurie Amick emphasized outreach and training for children and families, proposing collaboration with Destination Canal and the Canal Winchester school district. "I want to give Laurie some credit too—we both talked about focusing on education, not legislation," Moore said, adding that he did not favor deputies removing children from streets as a primary response.
Amick suggested short safety seminars in the city green space and recommended basic etiquette messaging—using a bell or announcing when passing and slowing near pedestrians. The council discussed the existing slow-moving vehicle ordinance as a reference point but indicated no immediate plan to pursue new legislation.
Staff and council asked staff to coordinate possible education events tied to the farmers market in May and to consult with schools about appropriate grade levels and curriculum. No enforcement changes or ordinance drafts were introduced at the work session.
