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Council prioritizes e‑bike safety and education as staff readies ordinance updates
Summary
Council member Skinner raised safety concerns about children riding e‑bikes on roads and sidewalks and asked staff to prioritize regulations and public education; staff said public works, police and community development are coordinating ordinance updates.
Council member Skinner urged the council to prioritize e‑bike regulations and safety measures, saying the issue is an immediate safety concern in her district: "I think it needs addressed sooner than later," she said, citing children riding on sidewalks and in traffic.
City staff said they are working on e‑bike language as part of the multimodal ordinance update and coordinating across public works, police and community development. Staff and council discussed enforcement challenges and emphasized an education campaign for parents and students as a near‑term step. Council directed staff to continue work and recommended early outreach via city social channels while developing enforceable policy options.
