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Like a bumper sticker-coated car, the moped is a common sight on Madison streets.

But for some local lawmakers, the vehicle’s prevalence in pedestrian rights-of-way has created safety, equity and aesthetic concerns, prompting a proposal to ban moped parking on Madison sidewalks and terraces.

“We have terraces, and we create those terraces, presumably, to have that available public space, whether it be for trees, grass or whatever,” said Ald. Ledell Zellers, 2nd District, the proposal’s lead sponsor. “What we end up with in some cases is a wall of mopeds.”

But opponents say the plan undercuts the purpose of owning easily maneuverable mopeds and would add to the squeeze for on-street parking in the city’s core.

The plan is poised to go to the City Council on Aug. 1 and, if approved, would take effect on Jan. 1. A violation would result in a $60 ticket.

Drivers looking to park their mopeds would need to find private space, on-street spots, public parking garages or designated moped parking areas, and the proposal lays out how these areas can be established.

Randy Knudson, who has owned Scooter Therapy on the Near East Side for 26 years, said the advantage of owning a moped is how it can be easily parked.