Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously on 22 September 2026 to approve Ordinance 2026-570, establishing a 15 mph speed limit for electric bicycles on city sidewalks and shared pathways. The regulation includes helmet rules and retailer education to improve safety.
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Jacksonville’s City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to pass a new e-bike ordinance aimed at improving safety on city sidewalks and shared pathways.
The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, September 22, to approve Ordinance 2026-570, creating an enforceable 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes on city sidewalks and shared-use pathways [news4jax.com#1][firstcoastnews.com#1]. Council members said the measure responds to safety concerns as electric bicycles become more common in Duval County [floridapolitics.com#1]. The ordinance pr
The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously to pass a new e-bike ordinance that would improve safety on city sidewalks.
The Jacksonville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve new regulations for electric bicycles, ending months of debate over how the city should address the growing use of e-bikes on sidewalks and shared-use paths.
Jacksonville City Council unanimously approved new e-bike regulations, including a 15 mph sidewalk speed limit, helmet rules and retailer education.