City Council Minutes 2024 05 28 - SP

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City Council Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Page 2 of 5 Class 2: Throttle controlled motor — no pedaling required, max speed is 20 mph — no driver's license required. A person may ride a class 1 or class 2 electrical assisted bicycle on a bike or pedestrian path where bicycles are authorized to travel. • Class 3: Fastest -legal e-bikes, pedal assist and throttle control — max speed up to 28 mph. Persons under 16 years of age may not operate nor ride as a passenger on a Class 3, unless the bike can accommodate passengers; no driver's license is required, but for Class 3 a person must be 16 or over. Helmets are required for riders under 18 for a Class 3; and Class 3 is restricted to roadway use unless allowed on trails. Chief Gutierrez noted the statewide and national trend of increased auto/pedestrian/bicycle accidents. He reviewed local statistics for the past six years. Scott Moore, Crime Prevention Specialist & Police Department Public Information Officer, reviewed the Department's outreach and enforcement efforts. He noted they are trying to balance citations and educational contacts. Senior Ranger Naturalist Benjamin White-Patarino, reviewed the efforts the Open Space Department to address high -traffic trail areas. Phase one included new signage at key areas. Phase two includes an education campaign and outreach to all trail users about shared responsibilities. Councilmember Hoefner asked what other cities are doing, and if there are best practices we should be following. Chief Gutierrez stated there are no best practices yet; most cities are using the state rules. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey stated the whole reason for this discussion this is safety. She is interested in the education aspect. She asked to include drivers in an education campaign to help them understand how to drive around bikes and pedestrians. Councilmember Hamlington asked if there is a speed limit on Louisville Open Space trails. White-Patarino stated we do not have a speed limit as the rangers do not have the ability to pull over riders. Because of that they focus on behavior and the context of trail conditions. Councilmember Hamlington asked what enforcement looks like when a minor is involved in a situation and is their guardian also contacted. Chief Gutierrez stated guardians will be contacted if it is a serious issue. Teens are generally counseled on safety and sometimes taken home to contact a parent. Councilmember Kern asked if a speed limit on trails could be consistent with our neighboring communities.