An email from Councilwoman McKay asking for stronger regulation of scooters, e-bikes and other micromobility devices prompted an extensive TMAC discussion on Oct. 23 about policy options, enforcement and public education.

McKay's message (read into the record by a TMAC member) urged the city to consider higher minimum ages for motorized conveyances, mandatory helmets for riders under 18, designated riding areas (bike lanes and multi-use paths rather than sidewalks), a citywide micromobility operating-speed cap (example proposed: 15 mph), geofencing that slows shared-rental devices to walking speed in high-pedestrian areas, and parking rules to keep devices upright and out of pedestrian clearways. The email warned: "Police do not do anything, and someone is going to die," describing citizen frustration with illegal riding and sidewalk use.

Committee members agreed that many of the ideas raised are reasonable but noted the city already has existing state and local statutes that cover some behavior. Multiple participants said enforcement and communication have been the largest gaps. "Rules we have are sufficient; they do need to be communicated, and they do need to be enforced," one TMAC speaker said during the discussion. Members cited examples of unsafe behaviors on sidewalks and near schools, and described recent enforcement actions by Provo Police that included impounding some vehicles that are not legal to operate on public streets.

Rather than immediately drafting new local ordinances, TMAC recommended near-term steps focused on education and targeted enforcement:
- Partner with schools to present micromobility safety and the classification chart the police prepared during parent-teacher events and back-to-school nights.
- Place permanent signage at school bike racks and trailheads explaining device classifications and safety rules.
- Coordinate with Provo Police on focused enforcement weeks addressing the most common complaints (e.g., motorcycles in parks, high-speed riders on sidewalks, unregistered electric motorcycles).
- Ask shared-device operators to implement geofencing in high-pedestrian zones and to enforce proper parking of rental devices.

The committee discussed technical questions that would be necessary before enacting stricter local rules: precise definitions of micromobility and device classes (some e-bike classes are treated differently in state law), whether a specific minimum age should be adopted locally, and how any local speed limit for micromobility would interact with state statutes. Members recognized that the problem is partly one of public awareness: participants suggested the mayor's office and the police distribute the police classification chart more broadly (utility bill inserts, social media, school events).

No formal motion to change Provo City Code was passed on micromobility during the meeting. The committee concluded that communication and targeted enforcement are the most immediate, implementable steps and that any new rules should be developed in consultation with police and legal staff to ensure consistency with state law.

Provenance: Councilwoman McKay's email was read into the record and followed by a committee discussion about enforcement, education and definitions.