Durham Region has announced a proposal to create an e-scooter bylaw, in keeping with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) moves.
On January 1, 2020, MTO implemented a new five-year pilot program to permit electric kick scooters (e-scooters) on Ontario’s roads. Under the pilot, MTO gave municipalities the ability to prohibit where e-scooter devices may travel including on roads, paths, trails and other property under their jurisdiction.
In response to this pilot, the Region of Durham is proposing the creation of a new Regional E-scooter By-law that will clearly outline regulations to define and enable the safe operation of e-scooter devices and establish measures to enforce their safe operation on regional roads and property, said a region statement.
The region is currently soliciting public feedback and comments to help shape the Regional E-Scooter By-law. The Regional E-scooter By-law will identify where and how e-scooters can be used in Durham Region. If you have questions or would like to provide comments, please complete the form or mail emobility@durham.ca.
The deadline to provide comments is February 11, 2022.
Not on sidewalks or bike and walking trails. It is bad enough that cyclists ride up behind pedestrians without warning, we don’t need to add scooters to the mix.