closed: Resolved #214197

Scooters, Bike-share and Related Issues:

Other: Dear Whom it may concern, I realized that there are several kids (middle schoolers or six-graders) are driving crazy with dirt e-motorbike on the streets and park trails. These motor-bike's speeds are definitely over 30 mph sometimes, and I am sure that these kids doesn't have driver's licenses. They don't show any respect on the traffic rule because they don't know the rules. Once I see that one kid drove this motorbike at the school zone (Childs elementary school) around 3:50 pm when school kids are getting out. They are not just racing but do some stunt in front of all kids showing off. I see many times that they are literally racing on the Jackson Creek trail shouting "get out of the way" to pedestrians. I reported this several times to 911, but nothing changes. Please take some actions (impose fines and warnings to their parents) before somebody dies or serious hurt. It is just a matter of time. Please take this seriously and immediate actions. I can provide videos if the police wants to identify these kids. PLEASE.

Assigned to: Tim Street

Mobility service company (scooters & bikeshare): Unknown

History

9/21/2026 14:36:52 Closed by Tim Street

Thanks for the report. We have been hearing these concerns for a couple months now. I think you might have multiple uReports in for this and I'll respond in-kind. The types of eBike devices ("e-motos") have evolved more rapidly than the state or local definitions of these devices, making them difficult to regulate. We are working with City Council and the Office of the Mayor right now on a new local ordinance that would help with categorization and regulation of these devices. The new ordinance is drawing on recent state law passed in Illinois and a local ordinance passed in Carmel. We hope to have this ordinance up for review at the October meeting of the Transportation Commission. Please share your advocacy with your city council person. Even with a new ordinance, regulating this type of behavior as it happens will be difficult.

Sent notification to Tim Street, Anonymous

https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=214197 Closed by Tim Street Thanks for the report. We have been hearing these concerns for a couple months now. I think you might have multiple uReports in for this and I'll respond in-kind. The types of eBike devices ("e-motos") have evolved more rapidly than the state or local definitions of these devices, making them difficult to regulate. We are working with City Council and the Office of the Mayor right now on a new local ordinance that would help with categorization and regulation of these devices. The new ordinance is drawing on recent state law passed in Illinois and a local ordinance passed in Carmel. We hope to have this ordinance up for review at the October meeting of the Transportation Commission. Please share your advocacy with your city council person. Even with a new ordinance, regulating this type of behavior as it happens will be difficult.

9/21/2026 12:55:46 Andrea de la Rosa assigned this case to Tim Street

Hi Tim, Redirecting this to you. Thanks.

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=214197 Andrea de la Rosa assigned this case to Tim Street You can use the link to follow progress on this case. Hi Tim, Redirecting this to you. Thanks.

9/18/2026 00:59:20 Anonymous assigned this case to Andrea de la Rosa

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https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=214197 Anonymous assigned this case to Andrea de la Rosa You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

9/18/2026 00:59:20 Opened by Anonymous