E-Bike and Motorized Vehicle Rules

At a glance

What: how the City regulates class three e-bikes and e-motorcycles in parks and on streets.
Where it stands: informational discussion; police are working with the city attorney on a citywide ordinance; park code limits speed to 12 miles per hour and bars motorized vehicles.
Next: the Public Safety Advisory Committee may look at penalties; signs and an education campaign aimed at parents continue.

Interest in a model ordinance that lets officers impound unlicensed motorcycles and release them to parents who show ownership and pay a fee.
Enforcement is limited by pursuit policy; staff favor education through social media and school flyers, and defining bike classes in code.
Related: Parks Recreation Open Space and Trails Legacy Plan (park safety including e-bikes was a public feedback theme).
Based on the Whisper transcript; minutes were not read.

Meeting recording of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (see the meeting page).

Informational presentation by police marine services and parks staff; no motion. Members supported the parent-focused education approach.