HomeMy WebLinkAbout041 - 04/16/2019 - AMENDING SECTION 2106(2)(d) OF THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE RELATING TO ELECTRICAL ASSISTED BICYCLEORDINANCE NO. 041, 2019
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 2106(2)(d) OF THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL ASSISTED BICYCLES
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the Traffic Code, it was the understanding of
staff and the City Council that the Traffic Code would most likely be subject to future amendments,
not only for the purposes of clarification and correction of errors,but also to ensure that the Traffic
Code remains consistent with State law; and
WHEREAS,it is the City Council's desire to amend the Fort Collins Traffic Code to clarify
a provision that uses the term "motorized bicycles," which term should read "low-power scooter"
to be consistent with the City Code and State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Traffic Code amendments which
have been proposed are in the best interest of the City and are necessary for the health, safety and
welfare of its citizens.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That Section 2106(2)(0) of the Fort Collins Traffic Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
2106. -.Sidewalks and trails.
d) Low-power scooters are restricted at all times from riding upon and along a
sidewalk, or across a highway or street upon or along a crosswalk, except when the
low-power scooter operator has dismounted the low-power scooter and is walking
the low-power scooter under human power.
Section 3. This Ordinance will go into effect on May 1, 2019.
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Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 19th day of
March, A.D. 2019, and to be presented for final passage on the 16th day of April, A.D. 2019..
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Passed and adopted on final reading on the 16.th day of April, A.D. 2019.
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