In a bold move, following a Notice of Motion requesting Council take action on the escalating use of e-bikes and the complexities and challenges surrounding the dangers they present to pedestrians, Council is proposing to take proactive steps to address these concerns by submitting a motion at the upcoming Local Government NSW 2023 Annual Conference and writing to Transport for NSW and the Minister for Roads, seeking:

1. the development of a community awareness and safety campaign to improve pedestrian and rider safety in respect of e-bikes, including, but not limited to education, on the current laws in respect of all electric micro mobility devices; and
2. a review of the current NSW Road Rules 2014 and Regulations under the Road Transport Act 2013 to make any necessary changes to improve public safety.