City passes new e-bike policy on first reading

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A person rides an e-bike May 20 at the intersection of North Fletcher and Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A person rides an e-bike May 20 at the intersection of North Fletcher and Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

An electrict scooter is parked at the basketball courts near Main Beach Park. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

An electrict scooter is parked at the basketball courts near Main Beach Park. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A woman rides an e-bike May 20 down Atlantic Avenue. Photo Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A woman rides an e-bike May 20 down Atlantic Avenue. Photo Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach commissioners unanimously approved a new e-bike policy on first reading, setting speed limits for the vehicles. 

It’s common to see motorized bicycles zipping by in Fernandina Bea…