Riders would be required to wear helmets, yield to pedestrians, use lights that meet state standards and avoid careless behaviors such as weaving through traffic or using a cellphone while operating a device.
The ordinance also allows micromobility devices on sidewalks, trails and bike lanes when operated at mindful speeds. However, it imposes new restrictions downtown: e-bikes, e-scooters and other motorized devices would be prohibited on sidewalks in the city’s core, expanding an existing ban on skateboards and roller blades.
City staff said the change is intended to protect the newly completed Main Street streetscape and reduce pedestrian safety risks.
Parking rules set minimum clearances, prohibit blocking access ramps or fire hydrants, and require devices to be parked upright using a kickstand.
Abandoned devices left on public property for a week or longer may be removed.
