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Motion by Trustee Taglia and Trustee Wesley to Review E-Bike/Scooter Regulations and Recommend Ordinance Changes to Improve Safety, Including Seeking Input from the Transportation Commission and Board of Health in Advance of the Study Session
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Introduction
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This is a study session to review a draft ordinance regarding recommended changes to the current Village code to strengthen regulations regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and micromobility devices. In addition, staff will highlight community education efforts and the enforcement strategy.
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Recommended Action
This is a discussion item. Staff is seeking feedback from the Village Board on the attached draft ordinance. Staff recommends the Village Board amend the Village Code to incorporate Senate Bill 3484, which provides for a greater degree of regulation than is currently in effect. Overall, the Bill is more restrictive and provides a statewide framework for safety, education, and enforcement. The benefit of doing so is that the more restrictive regulations would take effect in the Village sooner than January 1, 2027, assuming the Bill becomes law. For example, currently, there are no age restrictions for e-bikes under 28 mph. The pending law requires riders to be at least 15 years old. In addition, motor-driven cycles that can exceed 28 mph are currently not regulated. The pending new law requires the operator to have a driver's license or an instructional permit.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* On September 19, 2025, Trustee Taglia and Trustee Wesley submitted a motion for a study session to review E-Bike and E-Scooter regulations with a goal of strengthening ordinances and improving safety.
* On April 29, 2026, Trustee Leving Jacobson included a request for staff to seek input from the Transportation Commission and Board of Health before the June 2, 2026 Study Session (which was rescheduled to July 14, 2026)
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