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City updates micro-mobility ordinances

  The City of Frankenmuth is blessed to have smooth sidewalks, and roads, paved trails, and being located in an area where accessibility is quite easy to navigate the community.

  Recently, the Frankenmuth City Council, along with assistance from the Frankenmuth Police Department, have updated their ordinances in dealing with micro-mobility devices in order to enhance safety.

  𠇊s electric scooters, e-bikes, and hoverboards grow in popularity among students and residents, the City of Frankenmuth has updated its local roadway and sidewalk guidelines to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow,” Frankenmuth City Manager Bridget Smith said.

  Under city guidelines, micro-mobility devices include e-scooters, bicycles, e-bikes, e-skateboards, hoverboards, mopeds, and other small, low-speed motor and human-powered devices.

  Smith did point out personal mobility devices used by individuals with disabilities, such as motorized wheelchairs, are exempt from sidewalk restrictions and remain fully permitted in pedestrian areas.

  The key operational rules and restrictions include: ....

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