The E-Bike town hall meeting at the Chillicothe Police Department was well attended. Nearly 30 people were on hand, including several children, adults, city officials, and law enforcement. Chief Jon Maples led the discussion and says they started by defining what an e-bike is. He says there are three classes, and two of them require no license and have no restrictions. Maples says there were several questions, comments and concerns.
Where and how the e-bikes can be operated.
The chief says the next step is to begin working on an ordinance that would go before the city council.
Many want the riders to follow traffic laws, and that can be done by modifying the bicycle ordinance.
Maples says the other part of the solution is education of not only the riders but the public in general about e-bikes, scooters. and other smaller vehicles.
