Johns Creek staff clarify e-bike rules: allowed on sidewalks, restricted on park trails

Committee members raised confusion stemming from social media about whether electric bikes are banned in Johns Creek. Chris (S3) clarified the rule: the ordinance prohibits e-bikes and e-scooters on the park trail system where there were pedestrian conflicts, but it does not ban e-bikes citywide; sidewalks and trails outside parks remain permitted routes to access parks.

Chris said bike racks have been installed at several parks and staff are working on signage asking riders to park e-bikes at rack locations before entering park trails. "We're working on a sign that say, no ebikes beyond here. Please park," Chris said, and the city police are helping to spread the message. Committee members noted social-media confusion and staff agreed messaging could be improved.