# Multimodal Transit and Pedestrian Access Committee Meeting - September 30, 2026

The Albany County Legislature’s Multimodal Transit and Pedestrian Access Committee met on September 30, 2026, and considered Local Law E of 2026, which amends County Code Chapter 288 on electric scooter and electric-assist bicycle safety. Members discussed allowing e-bikes on the County-owned Albany-Hudson Helderberg Rail Trail, helmet-related provisions and possible waivers, penalties for unsafe riding, and police impoundment authority. The measure received support and was approved without opposition. Members also discussed public education and enforcement, including planned public service announcements and possible helmet giveaways with CDTA and community partners.

The committee reminded members to review and share comments on the County’s draft ADA compliance plan. No contracts, procurements, or spending approvals were identified; the helmet giveaways and education activities were discussed as potential outreach efforts, not as purchasing decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Public Safety
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [Multimodal Transit and Pedestrian Access Committee Meeting - September 30, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oVN7p2S27M) - Albany County Legislature