Several Iowa cities are updating their rules on trails and sidewalks in response to a surge of e-bikes, scooters and electric motorcycles.
Such changes in Northwest Iowa have come in Sergeant Bluff, Sioux Center and Moville.
Ankeny’s updated ordinance prohibits electric motorcycles from sidewalks, bike paths and trails. Electric scooters and low-speed e-bikes are limited to 20 miles per hour.
Ankeny Police Sergeant Trevor McGraw says the concern is that higher powered vehicles are making rules more difficult to define.
Other cities like Des Moines are starting with a public information campaign to educate people on safe riding practices for trails and sidewalks. Ankeny is also participating in that campaign.
