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Council weighs ending scooter moratorium, voices safety and regulatory concerns
Summary
Councilmembers discussed ending a moratorium on motorized scooters and e‑bikes and aligning code to permit sidewalk and off‑hours use. Members raised safety incidents, class distinctions for e‑bikes, and possible speed limits, education or registration as alternatives to continued moratoria.
City staff and councilmembers discussed whether to end a recurring moratorium on motorized scooters and e‑bikes during the Feb. 24 study session and asked staff to prepare code changes and safety options for future review.
Community Development staff explained the city’s current moratorium (effective through June 30, 2026) resulted from conflicts between existing code (chapter 12.1 and 12.11) and scooter use downtown. Staff asked whether the council wanted to replace repeated moratorium renewals with…
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