CC-pkt-2026-08-13

City Commission Work Session · 2026-08-13 · agenda_packet

The document is a City Commission Work Session agenda for August 13, 2026, with a single discussion item: Micromobility Amendments to City Ordinance. The item is a discussion of ordinance changes to address the growing use of micromobility devices on City streets, sidewalks, and pathways. The draft ordinance amends Chapter 98, 'Traffic and Vehicles,' Article I, 'In General,' to amend Sections 98-2 (Definitions), 98-6 (Riding of Bicycles and Motorized Scooters), 98-7 (Obstruction of Streets and Sidewalks by Bicycles and Micromobility Devices), 98-8 (Micromobility Devices), 98-9 (Electric Bicycles), and 98-11 (Violations). Key proposed changes include: prohibiting rental of micromobility devices; prohibiting riding bicycles, electric bicycles, motorized scooters, or other micromobility devices on sidewalks within the central business district, Hannibal Square Neighborhood Commercial District, or Orange Avenue District; prohibiting operation of electric motorcycles on sidewalks, sidewalk areas, bicycle paths, shared-use paths, or multi-use trails; requiring operators of electric bicycles, motorized scooters, or other micromobility devices to carry government-issued photographic identification; prohibiting persons under 16 years of age from operating an electric bicycle, motorized scooter, or other micromobility device without a City-issued card stating completion of a City-approved educational program; and establishing impoundment provisions for certain violations. The document does not state a decision, as it is a discussion item. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM at City Hall Commission Chambers, 401 S. Park Avenue. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount.