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Zion Road parking and e‑bike use on city bike path raised as public‑safety concerns
Summary
Mayor Chau told council members that parking pressures near Jersey Cow and growing e‑bike traffic on the bike path prompted public‑safety concerns; the council discussed the need to be proactive and follow up on enforcement or policy options.
Mayor Chau flagged public‑safety concerns tied to parking on Zion Road near the Jersey Cow business and the increased presence of e‑bikes on the city's bike path. He said a prior council discussion had noted e‑bike and scooter use was not a problem, but that recent incidents have made it a concern again.
"He was concerned with public safety," Mayor Chau said while describing complaints about vehicles parking on private property and the potential risks posed by faster e‑bike traffic. The mayor noted Tilton Market had expressed worry about people parking on her property at night and said "we need to be proactive" in addressing the problems. Council did not vote on any specific regulations during the meeting.
Council members thanked staff for prior efforts and indicated they would continue to explore measures; no ordinance or traffic order was introduced at this session.
