MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — The city of Mesa approved new rules that e-bike and e-scooter riders use city parks and shared-use canal paths but with restrictions.
In a news release issued on Tuesday, city officials said class 1 and class 2 e-bikes and e-scooters will be allowed on park sidewalks and shared-use paths anywhere regular bicycles are allowed. Class 3 bicycles, which often provide pedal assistance up to 28 mph, will be banned from city parks.
Under the new rules, e-bikes and e-scotters will have a 5 mph speed limit in certain areas. Riders under 18 years old must wear a helmet. The rules also emphasize that pedestrians have the right of way.
“E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming a regular part of how people move around Mesa, and our policies need to reflect that reality. These new rules help us welcome emerging transportation options while ensuring our parks and shared-use paths remain safe and enjoyable for everyone. Safety, especially for our youngest riders and our pedestrians, is at the core of these changes,” said Mesa City Manager Scott Butler.
City officials said the new laws are in response to feedback they received about e-bikes and e-scooters.
“Our residents have told us they want safe, predictable rules for e-bikes and e-scooters in our parks and on our shared-use paths,” said Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman. “Mesa is committed to supporting recreation, sustainability and innovation, but we must do so in a way that prioritizes safety and respects everyone who uses our parks—especially pedestrians.”
The new laws take effect Feb. 11. The city said an education campaign will start to explain the new rules, safety expectations and possible penalties. For more information, click/tap here.
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