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Pre-RFPLegal & ComplianceDetected Jun 15, 2026

Roosevelt Park is finalizing a new Chapter 30, Article IV ordinance governing electric bikes and electric scooters, with a second (final) draft scheduled for reading on June 15, 2026. The ordinance defines bike paths and electric mobility devices, sets operating rules including where they may be used, speed limits, parking restrictions, and equipment requirements, and establishes registration and enforcement provisions with escalating civil fines. While the ordinance itself has no direct procurement, its implementation will require public communication, possible signage on the Linear Park Trailway and streets, and potentially enforcement tools or registration systems. Vendors offering municipal code management, public communication/engagement, signage design and fabrication, or e‑bike registration solutions can help the city translate this new regulatory framework into practical, user‑facing systems and materials once adopted.

Ordinance covers use on local roads, public parks, and the Linear Park Trailway, with a 10 mph limit...

City of Roosevelt ParkE‑bike and electric scooter regulatory framework for city trails and roads

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