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Missoula councilmember flags fast e-bikes and e-scooters; city considers education and ordinance models
Summary
Councilmember Christian Jordan presented an informational discussion on new micromobility devices—electric unicycles, e-skateboards and high-speed e-bikes—stressing inconsistent rules and an education-first approach while noting the state-level 3-class e-bike framework failed on trail-access grounds.
Councilmember Christian Jordan flagged a growing problem: new device categories—electric unicycles, stand-up scooters and high-speed e-bikes—are appearing on city streets and trails and existing local rules are inconsistent or unclear.
Jordan said several devices can reach speeds of "30 miles per hour" and that current local enforcement relies on a mix of ordinance text, a 2019 parks FAQ and informal practice. He and staff emphasized education and outreach—"hoping to enforce through education"—and discussed possible local regulatory frameworks modeled on other communities while noting the state-level three-class e-bike approach failed in part because of trail-access concerns.
The discussion was informational and council members flagged enforcement, signage and outreach as near-term steps rather than immediate mandates; no ordinance or specific regulatory language was adopted in the broadcast excerpt.
