Vancouver Considers By-Law Amendments for Shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot

The report recommends amendments to various by-laws for a Shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot in Vancouver.

• Council Authority/Previous Decisions

  • July 7, 2020: Council approved Transportation Safety Update Report.

  • April 5, 2021: Province's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot came into effect.

  • June 16, 2022: Council directed staff to seek public shared e-scooter operator.

• City Manager's/General Manager's Comments

  • City Manager recommends approval.

• Report Summary

  • Responds to Council resolution on electric kick scooters in Vancouver.

  • Identifies necessary by-law amendments for shared e-scooter system.

  • Recommends Council resolution for City's participation in updated Provincial electric kick scooter pilot.