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Stantec August 24,2018 Mark Statz Page 2 of 3 Reference: Existing Regulations on Electric Scooters and Bikes It appears that a-bikes and small scooters should be treated as bicycles according to State Statues unless local rules say otherwise. Recommendation #1 Stantec recommends the addition of new ordinance language to the City code specific to low powered vehicles including electric-assisted bikes and motorized foot scooters. Additional sections should be made to Chapter 73 of the Code (Regulating Special Vehicles on the Roadways). Additions should include sections: • 73.02 Definitions: A definition for`electric assisted bicycle' and a definition for`motorized foot scooter' should each be added to this section. Applicable language can be found in MN State Statutes Chapter 169. • 73.03 Special Vehicle Use On Streets: Specific provisions should be added to this section regarding the use of electric assisted bicycles and motorized foot scooters. General ideas are listed below, please let us know if you would like us to write specific language. o Impounding should be authorized when low power vehicles are parked in such a way that they obstruct the normal flow of motorized, pedestrian, or any other type of traffic. o Operations should be dictated for low powered vehicles following rules regarding use of regular, non-motorized bicycles. State Statutes 169.225 Subd. 1 for scooters and 169.22 Subd. 4 for a-bikes can be adopted to code. Low powered vehicles are: ■ Not to be operated on the sidewalk ■ To follow the same laws as bicyclists and generally be operated on the right-hand side of the street ■ To be parked upright using bike racks when possible, and not obstructing the normal flow of pedestrian, automotive, or any other type of traffic. o Shared network services should be allowed to operate on public right of way so long as the service provider has received written permission from City staff. Recommendation #2 Stantec recommends the addition of a new chapter under Title VII: Traffic Code. As Chapter 72 is dedicated to the regulating the use of snowmobiles within city limits, the addition of a new chapter could regulate the use of low powered vehicles. Following the same outline as Chapter 72: Snowmobiles, a new chapter would provide a definition for both e- bikes and foot scooters, state adoption of applicable state laws, and highlight prohibited uses within city limits. Please let us know if you would like specific language for a new chapter to the code. \\Us1291-f01\workgroup\1938\active\193803433\Reports\Ebikes_Scooters