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consuming than cars, yet offer mobility without the personal energy expenditure of walking or bicycling. <br />For others such as the elderly, injured, or ill, the scooters may offer mobility they cannot provide <br />themselves, although this may be less of an issue since the scooters are not allowed on sidewalks. And <br />there are others for whom the scooter provides an affordable form of transportation, or one that does not <br />require a driver's license. <br /> <br />Timing <br />Action on this item is not time-sensitive. <br /> <br />OPTIONS <br />The City Council can consider adopting an ordinance amending the current manner in which motor <br />assisted scooters are regulated on City paths. <br /> <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />None; this discussion is for information only. <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br />Not applicable. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. "Motor Assisted Scooters - Know the Law!" brochure developed and distributed in Fall 2003. <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br />Staff Contact: Diane Bishop, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator <br /> Sgt. Derel Schulz, Traffic Enforcement Unit <br />Telephone: 682-5471 (Diane) <br /> 682-5157 (Sgt. Schulz) <br />Staff E-Mail: Diane. L.BISHOP~ci. eugene.or.us <br /> Derel. V. SCHULZ~ci. eugene, or.us <br /> <br /> L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040614\S040614C.doc <br /> <br /> <br />