BAY VILLAGE, Ohio — The City of Bay Village is considering new legislation Monday night surrounding the use of e-bikes in the city.

The legislation would address public safety issues relating to conflicts between pedestrians and fast-moving e-bikes and electric scooters on sidewalks.

"There were quite a few complaints about people out for a walk and all of a sudden, an e-bike comes up behind them doing 20 or 25 miles per hour," Ward One Councilman Gerald Horning said. "It really scares them."

The ordinance would prevent e-bike riders from having the motor engaged while on the sidewalk. E-bikes would also not be allowed to go faster than a walking speed on the sidewalk if pedestrians are present. E-bike riders must also yield to pedestrians and provide an audible signal from a reasonable

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