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Law & Safety committee considers e-bike and e-scooter rules; police and staff plan education and signage
Summary
Council's Law & Safety Committee discussed e-bike and e-scooter use with Police Chief David Schaefer; the committee recommended education, notice cards for minors, limiting device use in certain districts and new visual signage, and noted scooter safety is covered at Safety Camp.
Dr. Jodi Whitted reported the Law & Safety Committee discussed e-bike and e-scooter use and potential city responses. Police Chief David Schaefer participated; the committee explored education efforts, limiting use in certain districts, and distributing notice cards to minors and their parents to inform about improper use.
Chief Schaefer added that scooter-safety topics are addressed during the city's Safety Camp and staff indicated visual signs are forthcoming to reinforce restrictions and guidance. The committee will continue to coordinate on signage, education materials and enforcement options.
