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Committee approves small wording change to e-bike ordinance, plans outreach as weather warms
Summary
Aldermen voted to remove the words 'or Trail' from section D(2) of Ordinance O-16-25; police said they will begin distributing e-bike and scooter safety flyers and post guidance online, and aldermen discussed hosting informational school programs.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a motion to strike the phrase "or Trail" from the second sentence of Ordinance O-16-25, section D(2). The motion, moved by Alderman Scully and seconded by Alderman Lewandowski, passed on a voice vote.
Committee members followed the ordinance amendment discussion with practical outreach plans: Alderman Scully asked whether e-bike and scooter flyers are being distributed in schools; Chief Yott said the department would begin passing out flyers and posting on social media as the weather warms. Alderman Clifford suggested hosting informational classes at local schools so students can learn safe scooter and e-bike practices.
