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Council debates Galbraith road diet as concerns about e-bikes and sidewalk use grow
Summary
Council heard mixed public feedback on a proposed road diet for Galbraith and asked staff to seek ODOT cost breakdowns; council also asked committees to draft legislation addressing e-bikes and small motorized vehicles for safety and facility protection.
Council members expressed conflicting views about a proposed road diet on the north section of Galbraith, noting that public feedback has been largely opposed while staff and some members flagged safety concerns including narrow lanes, speeding and pedestrian risk. One council member suggested using a public-contact threshold as a decision trigger (for example, a percentage of recent voters contacting council with opposition).
Separately, council asked committee staff (Safety or Laws & Contracts) to draft legislation on e-bikes and similar small motorized devices because of safety issues, youth operation, sidewalk use and damage to facilities (including tire marks on a new school basketball court). Staff will review model ordinances from other jurisdictions and Ohio law and coordinate with police leadership; staff also will post public information about current rules before summer.
