E-bike regulations

Supports safety but worried the rules could cut off neighbors who rely on e-bikes and shut down the BID area instead of welcoming people.

Concerned about a citywide bike ban; wants clarity that it's sidewalk-only and wants bike lanes as part of infrastructure improvements.

Read portions of the draft legislation into the record.

Said the wording is confusing and opposed the amendment as written.

Concerned about young e-bike riders without helmets endangering pedestrians; supports age limits and regulation.

Fully supports the amendment but is concerned about which areas would be banned; read a statement.

Expressed concern about the restrictions.

Said the existing code reflects laws not being enforced and asked the Council to consider creating bike lanes.

Asked that, once passed, the law include an education component with the schools.

Said current infrastructure — side streets and downtown — is too narrow for bike lanes.