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Mesa staff propose allowing class 1 and 2 e‑bikes in parks with 5 mph park limit and education campaign
Summary
Parks, police and fire staff proposed code changes to allow class 1 and 2 e‑bikes and small e‑scooters in city parks (class 3 excluded), add a proposed 5 mph speed limit inside parks, require helmets for riders under 18 and launch a public outreach and enforcement plan. Fire officials flagged lithium‑ion battery fire risks and urged safe charging guidance.
Mesa — City staff proposed amendments to parks and traffic codes to let class 1 and class 2 e‑bikes and small electric scooters operate in parks under conditions designed to protect pedestrians and park amenities.
Parks Director Andrea Moore and Parks staff said the city is seeing increased use of motorized electric devices in parks and also damage (ruts, burn marks, and vandalized courts) tied primarily to some scooters and electric motorcycles. Staff proposed allowing two categories of motorized electric vehicles in parks (class 1 and class 2 e‑bikes and…
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