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Council approves Snyderville Basin e‑bike rules: 15 mph on pathways, natural‑surface limits for most riders

Summit County Council · July 10, 2024
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Summary

After a multi‑part public presentation and comments, the council (acting as the Snyderville Basin Recreation District board) approved code changes allowing e‑bikes on multiuse pathways with a 15 mph speed limit and keeping natural‑surface singletrack closed to most e‑mountain bikes except for operators 65+ or those with mobility disabilities.

The Snyderville Basin Recreation District board presented proposed changes to trail rules and county code that would allow electric‑assisted bicycles on multiuse transportation pathways, establish a 15 mph speed limit on those paths, and continue to prohibit e‑mountain bikes on natural‑surface singletrack except for riders age 65 and older or people with mobility disabilities.

Brandy Connolly, presenting for Basin Recreation, told the council the proposals are intended to align Basin Rec with Park City Municipal code and to address safety and user‑conflict concerns. "Our proposed code changes will…

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