Electric motorcycles on rec path
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
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His five-year-old daughter was hit by an e-bike on the path; he says the rules need to change or be enforced so families can use the path safely.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026 · 1:51:01 →Reported ongoing problems with e-motorcycles on the path, including a six-year-old girl hit two nights ago, and shared an attorney's opinion that state statute already bans them.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026 · 1:46:01 →Quoted SDCL 32-26-21.1 and argued e-motorcycles without pedals are motorcycles, not e-bikes, and existing state law is enough — no new ordinance needed.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026 · 1:47:43 →A frequent path user and dog walker who says she now steps off the path whenever a small motorcycle approaches; fears a tragedy is coming.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026 · 1:52:05 →Praised the courteous young riders but said the community can educate rather than add another ordinance; also asked where the Creekside Nature Trail proposal stands.
City Council - Jun 10, 2026 · 2:03:30 →