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Boulder council directs staff to research legal authority on e‑bike and e‑scooter rules after safety concerns
Summary
Councilmembers expressed concern about rising e‑bike/e‑scooter injuries and asked staff to research the city's regulatory authority; council gave a nod of support (physical hand raise) directing legal and transportation staff to report back.
Councilmember Tyisha Adams asked staff on Oct. 23 to research what the City of Boulder can and cannot regulate regarding e‑bikes and e‑scooters given rising injuries and public‑safety concerns. Adams said she has seen more injuries and questioned whether certain high‑speed e‑bikes belong on bike paths.
Legal and transportation staff said the request is primarily a legal research question to clarify what authority rests with the city versus the state. Teresa (city attorney) confirmed staff would prepare research and an information packet; Transportation & Mobility staff said they have examined aspects previously but that further work could be done. Council recorded a nod of support (physical hands raised) in favor of directing staff to conduct the research; the mayor’s count recorded nine members in favor.
Next steps: Legal staff will report back on the city’s regulatory authority and options. Any policy or operational changes would require a subsequent council action or work‑plan item.
