Council begins review of e-bike, scooter and mini-bike rules amid safety concerns

Councilmember Jim Magus raised a preliminary policy question about how Princeton should handle the growing presence of e-bikes, scooters and small motorized minibikes in public spaces. "The ebikes are coming around and a lot of people are getting those," he said, urging the council to consider standards used by other cities and to start a conversation about rules for the square, sidewalks and trails.

Staff reported they have begun compiling informational materials about e-bike classifications (class one, two and three) and are working on a Princeton-branded informational sheet. Council members described safety concerns — for example, the difficulty of seeing very small minibikes on roads or sidewalks — and suggested the item be revisited after staff research and sample materials are prepared.