City staff: Park scooter ordinance in effect; rangers and BSO to enforce with education first
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Summary
City staff told the advisory board that an ordinance banning motorized scooters and e-bikes on park sidewalks is in effect, signage is posted, park rangers are proactively educating users and the Broward Sheriff's Office assists with enforcement; residents should call the ranger phone number or BSO for safety issues.
At the start of the July 7 meeting, a board member asked about continued scooter and e-bike use inside parks. City staff said a recently adopted ordinance prohibits scooters and bikes from park sidewalks, signage has been posted at main park entry points and enforcement is underway.
“Sure. So the city did pass an ordinance, and those are why you're seeing the signs out in the parks now … As far as the park rangers and enforcement, we did have our senior park ranger at our last meeting… they are being proactive in going through and talking to them,” Christine Garcia said.
Garcia said early enforcement focused on education; rangers and Broward Sheriff's Office officers have engaged users and will escalate enforcement when necessary. She described an observed pattern of users leaving when rangers approach and encouraged residents to call the park ranger phone number (posted online and in parks) or BSO if an incident creates a safety concern.
The staff comments did not specify an ordinance number or a change to ranger staffing levels. The transcript records staff direction to rely on ranger outreach and BSO assistance and to use signage and public education as primary tools.
