Citing a surge in public concern for children’s safety, the city of Prairie Village is considering new restrictions on e-scooters and e-bikes.
On Monday, the Prairie Village City Council voted 11-0 during a committee meeting to direct city staff to craft an ordinance that places restrictions on e-bike and e-scooters, including provisions that define reckless use and limit the number of riders on each device.
Other cities like Leawood and Lenexa already have similar restrictions in their city codes, said Police Chief Eric McCullough. These restrictions would be in addition to the city’s existing ordinance approved earlier this year requiring all juveniles riding e-scooters or e-bikes to wear helmets…