SUBJECT:
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An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Adding a New Section 6-11-20 to the Erie Municipal Code to Regulate the Operation of Electric-Assisted Bicycles
Department
DEPARTMENT: Police
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Breena Meng, Town Attorney
Lee Mathis, Chief of Police
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 minutes
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Public Safety. Council must review and approve any Ordinances.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the ordinance.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
This ordinance would regulate operation of electric-assisted bicycles by:
• Allowing Class 1 and 2 electric-assisted bicycles to be operated anywhere bicycles are allowed, but may be restricted for use on certain sidewalks, trails, greenbelts, open space, etc.
• Setting a 15 MPH speed limit for Class 1 or 2 electric-assisted bicycles operating on any sidewalk, multi-use path, open space, park or trail that allows electric-assisted bicycles.
• Allowing Class 3 electric-assisted bicycles to be operated on roadways or bicycle lanes, but not on any sidewalk, multi-use path, open space, park or trail, regardless of their designation as allowing electric-assisted bicycles.
• Requiring an operator of a Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle to be at least 16 years of age, in addition to all other requirements of State law.
• Requiring operators of all classes of electric-assisted bicycles on roadways or in bicycle lanes to adhere to posted speed limits.
This ordinance is intended to improve public health, safety and welfare for community members by defining and regulating the operation of electric-assisted bicycles on Town trails, sidewalks and roadways.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The use of electric-assisted bicycles has grown exponentially and poses risks to the public health, safety and welfare of community members. Currently, there are no regulations or ordinances addressing the operation of electric-assisted bicycles in the Town or on Town trails and sidewalks. This ordinance would establish the allowances and requirements listed above.
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attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 002-2026