The City of North Vancouver is zipping alongside with an e-scooter pilot program.
Also often known as electrical kick-scooters, the units are sometimes seen on the highway, however the metropolis notes in an announcement that they don’t seem to be authorized below the Motor Vehicle Act.
The pilot program would make town one of eight communities in B.C. that plan to present e-scooters an prolonged take a look at drive.
“Everyone can agree that moving efficiently around the community is a top priority,” Mayor Linda Buchanan stated in an announcement.
“For too long cities have been designed for the movement of cars over people. That’s why I am so pleased that we are delivering this e-mobility pilot. When people are presented with transportation alternatives they use them.”
City council gave its first three readings to bylaw adjustments to approve e-scooter use Tuesday.
The pilot program would enable e-scooters on native roads with no centre line, bike lanes, mobility lanes and multi-use paths, town’s assertion stated, whereas they will not be allowed to be used on sidewalks, arterial roads with no mobility lane or unpaved trails.
Riders do not want a license however have to be not less than 16 years previous, put on a helmet and have a bell and lights on their e-scooter. Personal and rented e-scooters shall be allowed, however not “shared” e-scooter packages.
E-scooters have been trialled in different cities however they’ve sometimes led to issues: some individuals journey them on sidewalks, resulting in conflicts with pedestrians, or park them in inappropriate locations. Obstructed pathways have led to criticisms from individuals with disabilities.
The trial is anticipated to obtain remaining approval on Jan. 31, town stated, and can run till April 2024.