Several months after East Grand Rapids passed new rules for e-devices, neighbors and city officials offer different perspectives on how well the ordinance is working.
East Grand Rapids updated its bicycle ordinance in May to address growing safety concerns about e-bikes and other micromobility devices as their use shifts from older to younger riders.
The rules require riders to yield to pedestrians, wear helmets if under 18, and restrict riding on downtown sidewalks. Violators can face fines up to $100, though the city has emphasized education over enforcement.
Residents See Ongoing Safety Concerns
Brooke Deems, a parent of children who ride e-devices, said she appreciates the city taking action but hasn’t seen much change…