Committee recommends city leaders attend LaneShift active‑mobility workshop funded by micromobility revenue

The Transportation Committee recommended that the City sponsor a connected-community active‑mobility workshop led by LaneShift (a regional active‑mobility consultant) for elected officials and decision makers, with the fee paid from micromobility program revenue. Staff described the workshop as a half- or full-day program with on-the-ground sessions, e-bike fleet options and regional context to help leaders understand active-transportation choices.

Committee members who attended a recent Vulnerable Road Users Summit described the workshops as educational and suggested they would be useful for council members and the mayor. The committee approved a motion supporting the city funding the workshop for decision makers and encouraging council participation; members suggested scheduling to maximize attendance and to highlight e-bike options for accessibility.

Why it matters: Committee members said hands-on training can bring elected leaders to a common baseline on active‑transportation policy, show tradeoffs (parking, lane allocation), and promote regional coordination with neighboring cities already building protected facilities.

Next steps: Staff will arrange scheduling and invite elected officials and regional partners; the committee suggested collecting brief testimonials from previous attendees and emphasizing the e-bike fleet option during outreach.