E-Bikes Out of Parks, Onto Streets | Detroit News

Berkley’s city council is pushing forward with a bold new ordinance to ban e-bikes and scooters from downtown sidewalks and parks, aiming to prevent accidents before they happen. The measure, covering the bustling stretch from Twelve Mile Road to Greenfield Road, forces electric devices onto streets or bike lanes — while regular bikes stay welcome in parks. Driven by rising popularity and safety concerns — especially around younger riders — this proactive step follows alarming crashes in nearby communities. If approved after its second reading Monday, the rule takes effect in 30 days, steering riders toward safer, designated paths. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2d25bac57cdb5e7