Medium PriorityPublic Safetyopen

Youth e-bike and motorbike safety concerns

Summary

Outgoing board member Mistie Caldwell flagged kids riding electric motorbikes up to 28 mph on sidewalks and trails, urging the city to address safety and enforcement before more trails are added.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed May 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Pedestrians, kids, and drivers if safety rules and enforcement catch up.

⚠️Who could be affected

Kids riding unsafely face injury risk; pedestrians face collision risk.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMay 21, 2026

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - May 21, 2026

Outgoing board member Mistie Caldwell flagged kids riding electric motorbikes up to 28 mph on sidewalks and trails, urging the city to address safety and enforcement before more trails are added.

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