The City of Hilliard is inviting residents and community stakeholders to share their perspectives on e-bikes, e-scooters and other related micromobility devices during a community conversation.
The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Well (Alton Hall), 3993 Cosgray Road.
The conversation will primarily consist of small-table discussions focused on how these devices are used in the Hilliard community and how the City and other partners can support safe riding.
Participants will have an opportunity to share feedback about:
- Different types of devices and rider characteristics
- Acceptable and problematic rider behaviors
- Ways to approach and educate riders and other stakeholders about safe riding
- Whether additional regulations should be considered and, if so, what those regulations could look like
Residents and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend and share their experiences, concerns and ideas.
Earlier this year, Hilliard City Council approved new safety rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other low-speed mobility devices in response to feedback from residents.
The rules, which took effect Sept. 23, require all riders under 18 to wear a helmet, prohibit Class 3 e-bikes from city bike and shared-use paths, and give the Hilliard Division of Police authority to impound devices involved in violations of the City’s traffic code.
The rules also establish potential penalties for parents or guardians whose children recklessly violate the regulations.
The City will compile and evaluate feedback gathered during the event to help determine whether additional action should be considered. When appropriate, the City also intends to share feedback with regional partners and the Ohio Legislature to help inform broader discussions about e-bikes, e-scooters and related devices.
