With e-bikes being a hot-button issue in St. Johns County, the county’s Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed ordinance during their Tuesday meeting.

Electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular in densely populated areas around the country; however, their rise in usage coincides with an increased need for safety measures, according to a study published by the University of San Francisco.

The Atlantic Beach City Commission approved on Monday an ordinance aimed at regulating bikes, e-bikes and personal mobility devices.

The ordinance will be introduced at Atlantic Beach City Hall at the 6 p.m. meeting. The second and final reading will be on March 10.