New signs ban e-bikes, scooters on Sylvania’s Quarry Trail
Outdoor Sylvania installed the signs, and cyclists want more, but enforcement questions remain
SYLVANIA, Ohio (WTVG) - New signs on the Quarry Trail in Sylvania prohibit e-bikes, scooters and motorized vehicles. E-bikes have been the subject of complaints and concerns across the area for months.
Chris Shiple said he rides the Quarry Trail every day. He said e-bike riders sometimes appear suddenly behind him.
“They don’t let you know when they’re behind you sometimes and they just come zinging past you,” Shiple said.
Shiple said the signs went up about a month ago. He said some riders “don’t understand how dangerous what they’re doing is,” calling that the main problem.
Longtime cyclist Eric Damon said the issue comes down to remembering who the path is for.
“It’s a multi-use trail. And I don’t think people think about that,” Damon said.
The city did not install the signs. Outdoor Sylvania, the park district, did.
The district said the paved paths are crowded with families, seniors and dog walkers. E-bike safety was one of the top concerns in the district’s 2026 survey of more than 500 residents.
Ohio law allows some e-bikes on shared-use paths, but local governments can set limits. In Perrysburg, Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes must be registered with police.
Shiple and Damon both said they want more signs. Who can enforce the rules, and how, is not yet known.
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