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City to study e-bike rules after committee flags safety concerns for youths
Summary
Committee members described risky e-bike behavior around schools and neighborhoods; the chair said the city will address an ordinance soon to regulate high-powered e-bikes because they are a safety concern for young riders.
Multiple members raised safety concerns about electric bicycles that behave more like motorized minibikes, particularly among minors near the high school. One member described seeing a youth performing wheelies and said the devices often lack legitimate pedaling function. The Chair said, "So we are going to address that ordinance soon very soon because we realize it's a a safety issue."
Committee members agreed the devices can be dangerous and suggested the city consider language differentiating conventional e-bikes from high-powered units that operate as motorized vehicles. The conversation did not produce a proposed ordinance text; instead staff indicated they will bring regulatory language to a future meeting for committee review and to coordinate with the city council as needed.
Ending: Staff will prepare draft ordinance language and present options for committee review in a future meeting.
