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Scottsdale transportation panel approves study of e‑bike speeds on Indian Bend Wash paths
Summary
The Transportation Commission voted to have staff study e‑bike usage and possible posted speeds on two Indian Bend Wash path segments, with police to assist on speed data collection and enforcement options to be explored later.
The Scottsdale Transportation Commission voted to direct staff to study electric‑bicycle usage and possible posted speed limits on two sections of the Indian Bend Wash multi‑use path.
The study will evaluate Indian Bend Wash between Chaparral Road and Indian School Road and a second pilot site between Via Linda and the Loop 101 overpass. The action, moved by Vice Chair Wilcoxon and amended and seconded by Commissioner Davis to add the second location, passed with all commissioners voting in favor.
The study will collect speed and volume data, examine path geometry and safety history, and return to the commission with findings and a recommendation for any pilot speed‑limit posting. Susan Conklew, a transportation staff member who presented the item, told commissioners the city will use the same methodology it applies to roadway speed studies and will attempt to capture collisions and complaints where available. Conklew said the city already posts etiquette reminders and is…
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