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Portage is drafting new e-bike rules after neighboring towns set examples—mandating lights, turn signals, and helmets for teens, with enforcement challenges ahead. The mayor recalls past compromises like golf cart regulations and admits bike registration was dropped decades ago, highlighting the need for rider education over rigid laws. Visibility concerns grow as riders in dark gear zip through night streets, sometimes ignoring stop signs—even trail signs may need updating. He sees this as a balancing act: safety without stifling freedom as e-bikes become everyday commuters.

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