Carmel committee opens study of micromobility, weighing golf carts, e-bikes and trail safety

The Land Use and Special Studies Committee met March 19 at the Carmel Clay Public Library and formally introduced a study of “micromobility” that officials said will examine how to regulate devices such as golf carts, electric scooters, electric skateboards and e-bikes on city streets and multiuse paths.

Committee members said the review will define which devices count as micromobility, where they may operate, whether permits and registration should be required, how to enforce rules and how to coordinate with parks and engineering staff.

Micromobility, as the committee’s presenter described it, is “any device that moves people that’s not a motor vehicle or not defined as a motor vehicle currently,” and includes “scooters, electric skateboards, electric bikes” and other assisted devices. Committee members discussed…