On February 16, 2026 the Ellis City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 1504 which permits the safe and responsible use of electric scooters and e-bikes within city limits. The implementation of the safety guidelines was announced in this month’s Ellis community newsletter (The Town Crier) and by the Ellis City Police Department on social media on March 9, 2026. “As the popularity of alternative transportation continues to grow, City officials recognized the need to create clear regulations that promote safety while allowing residents to enjoy these convenient and eco-friendly modes of travel,” wrote Ellis City Clerk Ashley Scheibler in the introduction of Ordinance No. 1504 in the March 1, 2026 The Town Crier. She explained that the new ordinance provides a framework to ensure that riders of electric scooters/e-bikes, pedestrians, and motorists can safely share public spaces. The Ellis Police Department’s social media announcement of Ordinance No. 1504 states that it’s approach will be education before enforcement and, as with all Ordinances, the Department’s top priority is the safety of children and the community.
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