The City of Fort Lauderdale is considering new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters amid growing concerns from residents and city officials about safety and reckless riding, particularly by teens.
Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Ben Sorensen told CBS News Miami that he has been working with the city attorney and transportation department to develop an ordinance that would regulate all micromobility devices, including e-bikes and scooters.
“So what we’re looking at is really prohibiting e-bikes in our city parks and on city pathways in the parks, also looking to limit the speed they can have on sidewalks across our city, and limit their ability to operate when in close proximity to pedestrians,” Sorensen explained…