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Both Katy and Fulshear officials will discuss potential regulations for electric bikes and scooters following multiple deaths in the Katy area.
Both cities will host City Council meetings to discuss possible community safety solutions.
City of Katy
Katy City Council will host a special workshop session Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Katy City Hall, located at 901 Ave. C.
The single agenda item for the meeting is to discuss proposed regulations for electric bicycles and motor-assisted scooters.
City of Fulshear
Meanwhile, Fulshear City Council will consider and possibly vote on an ordinance to add regulations for bicycles, e-bikes and motor-assisted scooters at its Nov. 17 meeting at 6 p.m. at Fulshear City Hall, located at 6611 W. Cross Creek Bend Lane.
Proposed regulations include:
Helmet requirements
Passenger limits
Speed limits
Location restrictions
The proposed regulations come after the council formed an e-safety committee at its Oct. 20 meeting.
Fulshear officials will also host a town hall focused on rider safety, education and community solutions on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Irene Stern Community Center, located at 6920 Fulshear Katy Road.
