Committee reviews draft ordinance to regulate e‑bikes and e‑scooters
City staff presented a draft ordinance defining electric personal mobility devices and proposing rules for sidewalk use, designated bikeways, nighttime speed limits and operator safety; council discussed exemptions for tandems/child seats and follow-up public education.
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City staff presented a draft ordinance intended to regulate e‑bikes, e‑scooters and similar micro‑mobility devices, framing it as a safety‑focused starting point rather than a ban. The draft defines device categories, applies applicable traffic code on streets, proposes restrictions on sidewalk and commercial‑district operation, and includes yielding rules to protect pedestrians.
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