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have been reluctant to engage in cycling due to the physical demands of operating a <br /> traditional bicycle (or have children, groceries or other items to transport), e-bikes <br /> provide a viable mobility option for recreation, errands and commuter travel. For those <br /> people who already engage in cycling, e-bikes provide a means for cyclists to continue <br /> this activity as physical abilities diminish. As well, e-bikes provide an alternative to motor <br /> vehicles for those that do not use motor vehicles as primary mode of transportation 4: <br /> Table 3.11: F:-hike [ sed as Primary Mode bN Cyclist Tape <br /> Percent of Respondents Who Selected E-bike as their <br /> Primary Mode <br /> Seldom/Non-cyclists Frequent cyclists <br /> Commute 27.2 37.1 <br /> Personal errands 19.3 33.2 <br /> Visiting, friendsharnily 11.6 21.1 <br /> Entertainment 11.5 18.4 <br /> Recreation or exercise 52.3 410.9 <br /> Staffs recommendation takes into account public safety and reflects that e-bikes share <br /> bike paths with traditional bikes and pedestrians. For context, the City's municipal code <br /> currently prohibits traditional bike riders from operating their bikes in a negligent, <br /> unsafe, or reckless manner, or in any way that endangers other people. The municipal <br /> code includes provisions that require bicyclists to operate in a safe manner, as follows <br /> (in relevant part, emphasis added): <br /> 13.08.200 Bicycles. <br /> A. No person shall ride or operate a bicycle in any park and recreation facility in a <br /> negligent, unsafe or reckless manner or in any way that endangers the life, limb <br /> or property of any person. ... <br /> C. If a pathway or roadway is designated for bicycle use, a person shall use such <br /> pathway or roadway for such use. <br /> 11.52.060 Operation/prohibited areas. <br /> B. The following areas are designated as prohibited areas for riding bicycles: <br /> 1. Publicly owned tennis courts; <br /> 2. Publicly owned walls, park and street furniture, steps, railings, public art <br /> installations, and fountains; <br /> 3. Any portion of construction projects, whether or not completed, located on <br /> public property. <br /> C. No person shall operate a bicycle within the city in a manner which endangers <br /> any pedestrian or other bicyclist. ... <br /> 4 https://www.calbike.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/A-North-American-Survey-of-Electric-Bicycle- <br /> Owners.pdf <br /> Page 5 of 14 <br />