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A merchant who sells motor-assisted scooters must post, in a prominent place at each location where motor-assisted scooters are on display, a notice setting forth the above-listed restrictions on motor- assisted scooter use and must provide a copy of such notice to each purchaser of a motor-assisted scooter, either before or in connection with the purchase. "Motor-assisted scooter" means a vehicle that is designed to be operated on the ground with not more than three wheels; has handlebars and a foot support or a seat for the operator's use; can be propelled by motor or human propulsion; is equipped with a power source that is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of greater than 24 miles per hour on level ground; and has a combustion engine power source with a piston or rotor displacement of 35 cubic centimeters or less regardless of the number of chambers in the power source or an electric power source that has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts. Rationale: Merchants in Eugene have been supportive of the flyers which have been provided to them by the Public Works Department. Most merchants have willingly displayed these flyers, often making copies at their own expense. An inexpensive factual message about pertinent laws and regulations should not negatively affect businesses and is an important educational tool for consumers. Education for users, including parents helps to promote a safer community where people can make responsible decisions. Attachment C is the flyer developed by the City of Eugene Public Works Department and currently in use. CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends that the City Council consider combining all three options to address community concerns about the use of motorized transportation devices on the bicycle/pedestrian paths and in residential neighborhoods. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to direct the City Manager to draft an ordinance to ban motorized transportation devices from all city-owned, off-street paths, prohibit the use of such devices in a manner that disturbs the peace and requires Eugene merchants to make certain disclosures related to the sale of motor-assisted scooters. ATTACHMENTS A. Examples of Letters B. Intercept Questionnaire C. Motor-assisted Scooter Flyer FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Sergeant Derel Schulz, Traffic Enforcement Unit Linda Phelps, Police Planner Telephone: 682-5157, (Sgt. Schulz); 682-6308, (Phelps) Staff E-Mail: derel.v, schulz~ci.eugene.or.us or linda.m.phelps~ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2004 Council Agendas\M040915\S040915B.doc