Public Safety

E-bike and scooter regulation

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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedLaurenJan 8, 2026

A 25-year resident and former competitive cyclist with 30+ bikes, she urged the commission to delay the ordinance, calling it unclear and saying it burdens responsible cyclists, though she acknowledged dangerous e-moped-style riders exist.

City Commission - Jan 8, 2026 · 9:37 →
SupportiveJohn GibbsJan 8, 2026

HOA president of a 278-home community described kids doing wheelies at high speed on residential roads and nearly being hit twice; he strongly supported the ordinance and asked for more help.

City Commission - Jan 8, 2026 · 14:16 →
ConcernedRebecca CarpenterJan 8, 2026

Her 15-year-old son rides an e-bike to school since buses aren't available; she feared trail restrictions would push him onto dangerous roads, but staff confirmed the trail is county-controlled and he can still ride it.

City Commission - Jan 8, 2026 · 16:18 →
SupportiveDennis JonesJan 8, 2026

Owner of Winter Garden Wheel Works supported the ordinance, stressing rider education over enforcement and questioning the 10-mph speed limit, which he accepted as reasonable in-town only.

City Commission - Jan 8, 2026 · 18:21 →