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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6702 Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 6702 File Number: 2023-1186 §71.170 AND §71.171 CITY CODE UPDATE (AMENDMENT): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §71.170 VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR SHARED-USE PAVED TRAILS AND §71.171 RULES OF THE ROAD FOR FAYETTEVILLE TRAILS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE TO UPDATE THE TYPES OF VEHICLES ALLOWED ON THE CITY’S SHARED-USE PAVED TRAILS WHEREAS, § 71.170 Restrictions of Type of Vehicles Allowed on City Trails and § 71.171 Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails were adopted prior to the enactment of the Electric Bicycle Act, Ark. Code Ann. §27-51-1702, the State’s 2019 e-bike legislation officially defining and classifying e-bikes; and WHEREAS, staff recommends amending § 71.170 and § 71.171 to adopt the definition of e-bikes to align with the Electric Bicycle Act, to clarify the types of vehicles authorized for use on the City’s shared-use paved trails, and to use consistent language in the rules of the road for Fayetteville trails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 71.170 Restrictions of Type of Vehicles Allowed on City Trails and enacts a replacement § 71.170 as follows: “71.170 Restriction Of Type Of Vehicles Allowed On City Shared-Use Paved Trails (A) No golf carts or comparable sized vehicles nor any gas-powered vehicles or electric vehicles with motor outputs exceeding 750 watts (1 horsepower) (except city maintenance or emergency vehicles) shall be driven or operated on any other city shared-use paved trail, except as follows. (1) Pedicabs may be operated on city trails pursuant to the authorization and restrictions of §117.102(D) of the Fayetteville Code. (2) A segment of the Meadow Valley Trail from the Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd underpass through University of Arkansas property and Washington County Fair property adjacent to Interstate 49 shall allow the use of motor vehicles during the annual Washington County Fair or other special events authorized by the Washington County Fair Board or as authorized by the University of Arkansas. (3) A portion of the Clear Creek Trail from Highway 71 to an existing cabin shall allow motor vehicles for access to the cabin, but only with the permission of the owner of the cabin. (B) Electrically powered personal mobility devices, including but not limited to electrical bicycles (e-bikes) as defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1702; and electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) as defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51- 1902 may be used on City shared-use paved trails only when their use does not create a safety hazard for other trail users. “ Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 71.171 Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails and enacts a replacement § 71.171 as follows: 1171.171 Rules Of The Road For Fayetteville Trails (A) Pedestrians and Joggers. Pedestrians, skaters and joggers should walk, skate or jog near the right side of the trail to accommodate faster runners, skaters, bicyclists, and faster traffic to pass on the left side of the lane. (B) Bicyclists, Skaters, Runners and Others. Persons should ride their bicycles, electrical bikes (e-bikes), skateboards, scooters, and electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) on the right side of the lane unless passing. Persons running, skating, or riding bicycles, e-bikes skateboards, scooters, and e-scooters shall give an audible warning prior to passing slower traffic. Passers shall not cross the solid yellow line. Passers shall not cross the dashed yellow line if oncoming traffic is close enough that the passer cannot return to his/her lane before reaching oncoming traffic or if crossing the dashed yellow line causes any safety hazard. (C) Speed Limit. (1) No person shall travel on a city shared -use paved trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. (2) No person shall travel on a city shared -use paved trail at a speed greater than 15 m.p.h.. (3) Persons traveling on a city shared -use paved trail in such a manner as to indicate a reckless disregard for the safety of others shall not only be subject to punishment set forth in § 10.99, but may have their right to use the city trails suspended for up to one year. Any person violating a suspension period shall be guilty of a separate violation of this subsection." PASSED and APPROVED on November 7, 2023 Attest: ,,`,���i �::r; r<<+r. `��G� R "•/ TGam_r�i ' • ~ •V ;, . ara Paxton, City CI c Treasurer f f aii�ittu� This publication was paid for by the City Clerk -Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Amount paid: Page 2 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2023-1186 MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023 TO: Mayor Jordan and City Council THRU: Chris Brown, Public Works Director Susan Norton, Chief of Staff FROM: Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager DATE: SUBJECT: Vehicle Restrictions for Shared-Use Paved Trails & Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails, Ordinance Change RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends amending section 71.170 and 71.171 of City code to update the types of electric bicycle and other devices allowed and restricted from using the City’s shared-use paved trails. BACKGROUND: Section 71.170 of City code “Restrictions of Type Of Vehicles Allowed on City Trails and section 71.171 "Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails" was adopted in 2011. The existing ordinance pre-dates the State’s 2019 e- bike legislation officially defining and classifying e-bikes. Arkansas State law definition of e-bikes: 2019 Arkansas Code Title 27 – Transportation Subtitle 4 - Motor Vehicular Traffic Chapter 51 - Operation of Vehicles - Rules of the Road Subchapter 17 - Electric Bicycle Act § 27-51-1702. Definitions “Class 1 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); “Class 2 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the electric bicycle and that is not capable of providing assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.); “Class 3 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour (28 m.p.h.); and “Electric bicycle” means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than seven hundred fifty watts (750 W) that meets one (1) of the classifications defined in subdivisions (1)-(3) of this section. Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov The proposed ordinance change has been drafted with support from the City Attorney’s office and presented at the following public committee meetings and unanimously supported by all voting members. • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, August 7th and October 2nd meeting • The Active Transportation Advisory Committee, August 9th and October 11th meeting • Transportation Committee, August 29th meeting DISCUSSION: The proposed amendment would explicitly allow all e-bikes (as legally defined by State law) as well as other electrified personal mobility devices to be operated legally on the City’s shared-use paved trails while restricting the use of vehicles, such as electric motorcycles, with motors 750 watts or greater. The proposed amendment also updates language throughout the ordinance to correct place names and device types. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: 2023-1186 Code Amendment 71.170 & 71.171 RESTRICTION OF TYPES OF VEHICLES ON TRAILS (#3) Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2023-1186 Vehicle Restrictions for Shared-Use Paved Trails & Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails, Ordinance Change AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND §71.170 VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS FOR SHARED-USE PAVED TRAILS AND §71.171 RULES OF THE ROAD FOR FAYETTEVILLE TRAILS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CITY CODE TO UPDATE THE TYPES OF VEHICLES ALLOWED ON THE CITY’S SHARED-USE PAVED TRAILS WHEREAS, § 71.170 Restrictions of Type of Vehicles Allowed on City Trails and § 71.171 Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails were adopted prior to the enactment of the Electric Bicycle Act, Ark. Code Ann. §27-51-1702, the State’s 2019 e-bike legislation officially defining and classifying e-bikes; and WHEREAS, staff recommends amending § 71.170 and § 71.171 to adopt the definition of e-bikes to align with the Electric Bicycle Act, to clarify the types of vehicles authorized for use on the City’s shared-use paved trails, and to use consistent language in the rules of the road for Fayetteville trails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 71.170 Restrictions of Type of Vehicles Allowed on City Trails and enacts a replacement § 71.170 as follows: “71.170 Restriction Of Type Of Vehicles Allowed On City Shared-Use Paved Trails (A) No golf carts or comparable sized vehicles nor any gas-powered vehicles or electric vehicles with motor outputs exceeding 750 watts (1 horsepower) (except city maintenance or emergency vehicles) shall be driven or operated on any other city shared-use paved trail, except as follows. (1) Pedicabs may be operated on city trails pursuant to the authorization and restrictions of §117.102(D) of the Fayetteville Code. (2) A segment of the Meadow Valley Trail from the Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd underpass through University of Arkansas property and Washington County Fair property adjacent to Interstate 49 shall allow the use of motor vehicles during the annual Washington County Fair or other special events authorized by the Washington County Fair Board or as authorized by the University of Arkansas. (3) A portion of the Clear Creek Trail from Highway 71 to an existing cabin shall allow motor vehicles for access to the cabin, but only with the permission of the owner of the cabin. (B) Electrically powered personal mobility devices, including but not limited to electrical bicycles (e- Ordinance: 6702 File Number: 2023-1186 Page 2 bikes) as defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1702; and electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) as defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1902 may be used on City shared-use paved trails only when their use does not create a safety hazard for other trail users. “ Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 71.171 Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails and enacts a replacement § 71.171 as follows: “71.171 Rules Of The Road For Fayetteville Trails (A) Pedestrians and Joggers. Pedestrians, skaters and joggers should walk, skate or jog near the right side of the trail to accommodate faster runners, skaters, bicyclists, and faster traffic to pass on the left side of the lane. (B) Bicyclists, Skaters, Runners and Others. Persons should ride their bicycles, electrical bikes (e-bikes), skateboards, scooters, and electric motorized scooters (e-scooters) on the right side of the lane unless passing. Persons running, skating, or riding bicycles, e-bikes skateboards, scooters, and e-scooters shall give an audible warning prior to passing slower traffic. Passers shall not cross the solid yellow line. Passers shall not cross the dashed yellow line if oncoming traffic is close enough that the passer cannot return to his/her lane before reaching oncoming traffic or if crossing the dashed yellow line causes any safety hazard. (C) Speed Limit. (1) No person shall travel on a city shared-use paved trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions then existing. (2) No person shall travel on a city shared-use paved trail at a speed greater than 15 m.p.h.. (3) Persons traveling on a city shared-use paved trail in such a manner as to indicate a reckless disregard for the safety of others shall not only be subject to punishment set forth in §10.99, but may have their right to use the city trails suspended for up to one year. Any person violating a suspension period shall be guilty of a separate violation of this subsection.” 10/11/2023 Submitted Date NA ‐$                                       ‐$                                       Must Attach Completed Budget Adjustment! V20180321 Budgeted Item? Does item have a cost? Budget Adjustment Attached? Current Budget Funds Obligated Current Balance Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget ‐$                                       ‐$                                       NA NA ‐$                                       ‐$                                       N/A Project Number Budget Impact: N/A Fund N/AN/A Account Number Project Title City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2023‐1186 Legistar File ID 11/7/2023 City Council Meeting Date ‐ Agenda Item Only Staff recommends amending section 71.170 and 71.171 of City code to update the types of electric bicycle and  other devices allowed and restricted from using the City’s shared‐use paved trails. N/A for Non‐Agenda Item  Action Recommendation: Submitted By Matt Mihalevich ENGINEERING (621) Division / Department Comments: Purchase Order Number: Change Order Number: Previous Ordinance or Resolution #5385 & 5182 Approval Date: Original Contract Number:           Created: 2023‐06‐29 16:12:59 [EST]  (Supp. No. 29)    Page 1 of 2  71.170 Restriction Of Type Of Vehicles Allowed On City Shared‐Use Paved Trails  (A) No golf carts or comparable sized vehicles nor any gas‐ powered vehicles or electric vehicles with motor  outputs exceeding 750 watts (1 horsepower) (except city maintenance or emergency vehicles) shall be driven  or operated on any other city shared‐use paved trail, except as follows.   (1) Pedicabs may be operated on city trails pursuant to the authorization and restrictions of §117.102(D)  of the Fayetteville Code.   (2) A segment of the proposed Meadow Valley tTrail from the Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd Porter Road  underpass through University of Arkansas property and Washington County Fair property along an  existing gravel road (as shown on the attached map)adjacent to Interstate 49 shall allow the use of gas  powered motor vehicles during the annual Washington County Fair or other special events if  authorized by the Washington County Fair Board or as authorized by the University of Arkansas.   (3) A portion of the Clear Creek Trail from Highway 71 to an existing cabin shall allow gas powered motor  vehicles for access to the cabin, but only with the permission of the owner of the cabin.   (B) Skates, skateboards, and Eelectrically powered personal mobility devices, including but not limited to  scooters, electrical bicycles (e‐bikes)‐bikes as defined in Arkansas CodeArk. Code Ann. § 27‐51‐1702; §§ 27‐ 51‐1703 to 1706 and bicycles, segways, electric motorized scooters (e‐scooters) as defined byin Arkansas  Code Electric Motorized Scooter Act Ark. Code Ann. § 27‐51‐1902  etc. may be used on cityCity shared‐use  paved trails only when their use does not create a safety hazard for   any other trail users. pedestrians,  wheelchairs or human powered bicycles.   (Ord. No. 5385, 2‐3‐11)  71.171 Rules Of The Road For Fayetteville Trails  (A) Pedestrians and Joggers. Pedestrians, skaters and joggers should walk, skate or jog near the right side of the  trail to accommodate faster runners, skaters, bicyclists, and faster traffic to pass on the left side of the lane."   (B) Bicyclists, Skaters, Runners and Others. Persons should ride their bicycles, segways, electrical bikes ( e‐bikes),  skateboards and, scooters, and electric motorized scooters (e‐scooters) on the right side of the lane unless  passing. Persons running, skating, or riding bicycles, Segways, e‐bikes skateboards, scooters, and e‐scooters  and runners shall give an audible warning prior to passing slower traffic. Passers shall not cross the solid  yellow line. Passers shall not cross the dashed yellow line if oncoming traffic is close enough that the passer  cannot return to his/her lane before reaching oncoming traffic or if crossing the dashed yellow line causes  any safety hazard.   (C) Speed Limit.  (1) No person shall skate or ride his bicycle, segway, skateboard, scooter or other vehicle on a  travel on a  city shared‐use paved trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions  then existing.   (2) No person shall skate or ride his bicycle, segway, skateboard, scooter or other vehicle travel on a city  shared‐use paved trail at a speed greater than 15 m.p.h. on a city trail.   (3) No person shall skate or ride his bicycle, segway, skateboard, scooter or other vehicle at a speed  greater than 10 m.p.h. on a city trail when oncoming traffic is present or when passing traffic going the  same direction.   (43) Persons traveling on a city shared‐use paved skating or riding bicycles, segways, skateboards, scooters,  or other vehicles on a city trail in such a manner as to indicate a reckless disregard for the safety of            Created: 2023‐06‐29 16:12:59 [EST]  (Supp. No. 29)    Page 2 of 2  others shall not only be subject to punishment set forth in §10.99, but may have their right to skate or  ride their vehicle upon  use the city trails suspended for up to one year. Any person violating a  suspension period shall be guilty of a separate violation of this subsection.   (Ord. No. 5182, 10‐07‐08)              Created: 2023‐06‐29 16:12:59 [EST]  (Supp. No. 29)    Page 1 of 1  71.170 Restriction Of Type Of Vehicles Allowed On City Shared‐Use Paved Trails  (A) No golf carts or comparable sized vehicles nor any gas‐powered vehicles or electric vehicles with motor  outputs exceeding 750 watts (1 horsepower) (except city maintenance or emergency vehicles) shall be driven  or operated on any other city shared‐use paved trail, except as follows.   (1) Pedicabs may be operated on city trails pursuant to the authorization and restrictions of §117.102(D)  of the Fayetteville Code.   (2) A segment of the Meadow Valley Trail from the Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd  underpass through  University of Arkansas property and Washington County Fair property adjacent to Interstate 49 shall  allow the use of motor vehicles during the annual Washington County Fair or other special events  authorized by the Washington County Fair Board or as authorized by the University of Arkansas.   (3) A portion of the Clear Creek Trail from Highway 71 to an existing cabin shall allow motor vehicles for  access to the cabin, but only with the permission of the owner of the cabin.   (B) Electrically powered personal mobility devices, including but not limited to electrical bicycles (e‐bikes) as  defined in Ark. Code Ann. § 27‐51‐1702; and  electric motorized scooters (e‐scooters) as defined in Ark. Code  Ann. § 27‐51‐1902  may be used on City shared‐use paved trails only when their use does not create a safety  hazard for  other trail users.   (Ord. No. 5385, 2‐3‐11)  71.171 Rules Of The Road For Fayetteville Trails  (A) Pedestrians and Joggers. Pedestrians, skaters and joggers should walk, skate or jog near the right side of the  trail to accommodate faster runners, skaters, bicyclists, and faster traffic to pass on the left side of the lane.   (B) Bicyclists, Skaters, Runners and Others. Persons should ride their bicycles, electrical bikes (e‐bikes),  skateboards, scooters, and electric motorized scooters (e‐scooters) on the right side of the lane unless  passing. Persons running, skating, or riding bicycles, e‐bikes skateboards, scooters, and e‐scooters shall give  an audible warning prior to passing slower traffic. Passers shall not cross the solid yellow line. Passers shall  not cross the dashed yellow line if oncoming traffic is close enough that the passer cannot return to his/her  lane before reaching oncoming traffic or if crossing the dashed yellow line causes any safety hazard.   (C) Speed Limit.  (1) No person shall travel on a city shared‐use paved trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and  prudent under the conditions then existing.   (2) No person shall travel on a city shared‐use paved trail at a speed greater than 15 m.p.h..      (3) Persons traveling on a city shared‐use paved trail in such a manner as to indicate a reckless disregard  for the safety of others shall not only be subject to punishment set forth in §10.99, but may have their  right to  use the city trails suspended for up to one year. Any person violating a suspension period shall  be guilty of a separate violation of this subsection.   (Ord. No. 5182, 10‐07‐08)  Class 1 Electric Bike ALLOWED on Soft Surface Trails Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. Class 2 Electric Bike NOT ALLOWED on Soft Surface Trails Class 2 bicycles have pedals and a throttle-assisted motor that provides assistance up to 20mph. Class 3 Electric Bike Class 3 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 28mph while the rider pedals. *The following Arkansas laws are referenced: Ark. Code §§ 27-20-101, 27-20-106. Electric Dirt Bikes Electric dirt bikes are powered by electric motors and throttles and do not have pedals, gears, or a clutch. NOT ALLOWED Electric Dirt Bikes Electric dirt bikes are powered by electric motors and throttles and do not have pedals, gears, or a clutch. Class 1, 2, & 3 Electric Bikes Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. Class 2 bicycles have pedals and a throttle-assisted motor that provides assistance up to 20mph. Class 3 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 28mph while the rider pedals. HARD SURFACE Class 1 Electric Bike SOFT SURFACE Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. *The following Arkansas laws are referenced: Ark. Code §§ 27-20-101, 27-20-106. IS MY eBIKE ALLOWED? Class 1 Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. Adaptive bicycles have pedals and/or a throttle-assisted motor specifically designed for each rider’s needs. SOFT SURFACE HARD SURFACE Class 1, 2, & 3 Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. Class 2 bicycles have pedals and a throttle-assisted motor that provides assistance up to 20mph. Class 3 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 28mph while the rider pedals. Adaptive bicycles have pedals and/or a throttle-assisted motor specifically designed for each rider’s needs. *The following Arkansas laws are referenced: Ark. Code §§ 27-20-101, 27-20-106. AdaptiveUnder 750 Watts NOT ALLOWED 750 Watts or Greater Throttle driven bikes with motor power of 750 watts or greater are not allowed even if pedals are present. Any eDirt BikeOver 750 Watts IS MY eBIKE ALLOWED? Electric Dirt Bikes NOT ALLOWED on Hard Surface Trails Electric dirt bikes are powered by electric motors and throttles and do not have pedals, gears, or a clutch. ALLOWED on Hard Surface Trails Class 2 Electric Bike Class 2 bicycles have pedals and a throttle-assisted motor that provides assistance up to 20mph. Class 3 Electric Bike Class 3 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 28mph while the rider pedals. *The following Arkansas laws are referenced: Ark. Code §§ 27-20-101, 27-20-106. Class 1 Electric Bike Class 1 bicycles have pedals and a motor that provides assistance up to 20mph while the rider pedals. Form v1 41 NV\'A media Account #: NWCL5004205 Company: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-CLERKS OFFI 113 W MOUNTAIN REEVED FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 NOV 1 3 2023 Ad number#: 346529 PO#: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY CLERKS OFFICE Matter of: ORD 6702 AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS I,Carla Gardner,do solemnly swear that I am the Finance Director of the NWA Democrat Gazette,a daily newspaper printed and published in WASHINGTON/BENTON county,State ofARKANSAS;that I was so related to this publication at and during the publication of the annexed legal advertisement in the matter of: ORD 6702 Pending in the court,in said County,and at the dates of the several publications of said advertisement stated below,and that during said periods and at said dates,said newspaper was printed and had a bona fide circulation in said County, that said newspaper had been regularly printed and published in said county.and had a bona fide circulation therein for the period of one month before the date of the first publication of said advertisement:and that said advertisement was published in the regular daily issues of said newspaper as stated below. And that there is due or has been paid the NWA Democrat Gazette for publication the sum of$322.24. (Includes$0.00 Affidavit Charge). NWA Democrat Gazette 11/12/23;NWA niraunline.com 11/12/23 dett_a_ Finance Director State ofARKANSAS,County of WASHINGTON,Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 13th day of November,2023 7 CATHERINE STAGGS ./ :* .E MY COMMISSION M 12402772 C S EXPIRES:February 26, 2025 't-r'`'e� "'r;; '' Washington County NOTARY PUBLIC Ordinance;6702 skaters, bicyclists,and faster File Number: 2023-1186 traffic to pass on the left side of §71.170 AND§71.171 CITY the lane. CODE UPDATE(AMENDMENT): (B)Bicyclists,Skaters.Run- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ners and Others.Persons should §71.170 VEHICLE RESTRIC- ride their bicycles, electrical TIONS FOR SHARED-USE PAVED bikes (e-bikes), skateboards, TRAILS AND§71.171 RULES OF scooters,and electric motorized THE ROAD FOR FAYETTEVILLE scooters (e-scooters) on the TRAILS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE right side of the lane unless CITY CODE TO UPDATE THE passing.Persons running,skat- TYPES OF VEHICLES ALLOWED ing,or riding bicycles,a-bikes ON THE CITY'S SHARED-USE skateboards,scooters,and e- PAVED TRAILS scooters shall give an audible WHEREAS,§71.170 Restric- warning prior to passing slower tions of Type of Vehicles Allowed traffic.Passers shall not cross on City Trails and § 71.171 the solid yellow line.Passers Rules of the Road for Fayet- shall not cross the dashed yel- teville Trails were adopted prior low line if oncoming traffic is to the enactment of the Electric close enough that the passer Bicycle Act,Ark.Code Ann.§27- cannot return to his/her lane be- 51-1702,the State's 2019 e- fore reaching oncoming traffic 2023 bike legislation officially or if crossing the dashed yellow defining and classifying e-bikes; line causes any safety hazard. and (C)Speed Limit. WHEREAS,staff recommends (1)No person shall travel on N�V 1 amending § 71.170 and § a city shared-use paved trail at 71.171 to adopt the definition of a speed greater than is reason- c-bikes to align with the Electric able and prudent under the con- Bicycle Act,to clarity the types ditions then existing. 011 Y OF FAYETTEVILLE of vehicles authorized for use on (2)No person shall travel on CITY CLERK'S OFFICE the City's shared-use paved a city shared-use paved trail at trails,and to use consistent Ian- a speed greater than 15 m.p.h.. gouge in the rules of the road (3)Persons traveling on a city for Fayetteville trails. shared-use paved trail in such a NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT OR- manner as to indicate a reckless DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL disregard for the safety of oth- OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ers shall not only be subject to ARKANSAS: punishment set forth in§10.99, Section 1:That the City Coun- but may have their right to use cil of the City of Fayetteville, the city trails suspended for up Arkansas hereby repeals § to one year.Any person violating 71.170 Restrictions of Type of a suspension period shall be Vehicles Allowed on City Trails guilty of a separate violation of and enacts a replacement § this subsection." 71.170 as follows: PASSED and APPROVED on "71.170 Restriction Of Type November 7,2023 Of Vehicles Allowed On City Approved: Shared-Use Paved Trails Lioneld Jordan,Mayor (A) No golf carts or compa- Attest: rable sized vehicles nor any Kara Paxton, gas-powered vehicles or elec- City Clerk Treasurer tric vehicles with motor outputs This publication was paid for exceeding 750 watts(1 horse- by the City Clerk-Treasurer of power) (except city mainte- the City of Fayetteville, nance or emergency vehicles) Arkansas. shall be driven or operated on Amount paid:$322.24 any other city shared-use paved November 12,2023 346529 trail,except as follows. (1)Pedicabs may be operated on city trails pursuant to the au- thorization and restrictions of §117.102(D)of the Fayetteville Code. (2)A segment of the Meadow Valley Trail from the Stephen Carr Memorial Blvd underpass through University of Arkansas property and Washington County Fair property adjacent to Inter- state 49 shall allow the use of motor vehicles during the an- nual Washington County Fair or other special events authorized by the Washington County Fair Board or as authorized by the University of Arkansas. (3) A portion of the Clear Creek Trail from Highway 71 to an existing cabin shall allow motor vehicles for access to the cabin,but only with the permis- sion of the owner of the cabin. (B) Electrically powered per- sonal mobility devices,including but not limited to electrical bi- cycles(e-bikes)as defined in Ark.Code Ann.§27-51-1702; and electric motorized scooters (e-scooters)as defined in Ark. Code Ann.§27-51-1902 may be used on City shared-use paved trails only when their use does not create a safety hazard for other trail users." Section 2:That the City Coun- cil of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 71.171 Rules of the Road for Fayetteville Trails and enacts a replacement§71.171 as fol- lows: "71.171 Rules Of The Road For Fayetteville Trails (A)Pedestrians and Joggers. Pedestrians,skaters and jog- gers should walk,skate or jog near the right side of the trail to accommodate faster runners,