The city of Naperville is considering taking a page out of Illinois’ state law books and adopting an ordinance addressing the dos and don’ts of riding e-bikes and e-scooters within the municipality.
The city council held a first reading Tuesday, Nov. 4, on an ordinance that could amend municipal code and add new provisions regulating e-bikes and e-scooters. A second reading, and a potential binding vote, is scheduled for the next council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
‘Increasingly popular forms of transportation,’ police chief says
In a memo to the council, Police Chief Jason Arres outlined the rationale behind the ordinance proposal.
“E-bikes and e-scooters have become increasingly popular forms of transportation within Naperville, and across the state of Illinois,” Arres wrote. “These devices offer residents and visitors an efficient, environmentally friendly means of travel, and are an important part of the evolving mobility landscape.”…