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Residents urge action on e-bike safety after several reported incidents
Summary
During public comment May 4, Middlebury residents described three e-bike incidents, urged a safety program, and asked for outreach to parents and safe places for seniors and children to ride; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
Several Middlebury residents used the public-comment period May 4 to press the town to address e-bike safety after describing incidents and near-misses.
Bill Stowell said he had observed three situations involving e-bikes, said he understands the new law, and suggested establishing a safety program. "He understood the new law and suggested that we look at establishing a safety program," the minutes record.
Vincent Cipriano, identified in the meeting as the Finance Chair and a Middlebury resident, said children need places to ride but expressed concern about lawsuits and "the safety of people walking with their children and animals," urging quick action and parental outreach on bicycle safety.
Trisha Lindenman noted that some e-bike users are seniors and emphasized the need for safe places for them to ride.
The board heard the comments during public comment; the transcript records concerns and suggestions but does not show any formal motion or vote directing staff to implement a safety program at that meeting.
