E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety
Summary
A new ordinance requires riders under 21 to wear helmets when operating e-bikes and e-scooters on public property to improve safety.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Negligible administrative costs associated with signage and public awareness.
Young riders and pedestrians across the city.
None.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Work Session — August 11, 2026
The city is considering a new rule that would require people to wear helmets when riding e-bikes or e-scooters on public property. This is aimed at keeping riders safe as these modes of transport become more popular.
Regular Meeting — August 11, 2026
A new ordinance requires riders under 21 to wear helmets when operating e-bikes and e-scooters on public property to improve safety.
Syracuse neighborhood mourns 2 girls killed in e-scooter accident
Syracuse neighborhood mourns 2 girls killed in e-scooter accident FOX 13 News Utah
Memorial grows for two 13-year-old girls killed in Syracuse scooter crash
Memorial grows for two 13-year-old girls killed in Syracuse scooter crash KUTV
Girls, 13, killed in collision between truck and electric scooter
Girls, 13, killed in collision between truck and electric scooter KSL NewsRadio
Two 13-year-old girls on electric scooter killed in crash with truck in Syracuse
Two 13-year-old girls on electric scooter killed in crash with truck in Syracuse KUTV
Special Business Meeting — July 28, 2026
The city is considering a new rule that would require people to wear helmets when riding e-bikes or e-scooters on public property.
Work Session — July 28, 2026
An ordinance was proposed to require riders under 21 to wear helmets on e-bikes and e-scooters on all public property and trails.
Syracuse Police ask for public’s help in finding electric motorcycle rider
Syracuse Police ask for public’s help in finding electric motorcycle rider ABC4 Utah
2 girls on e-scooter die after being hit by truck in Syracuse
SYRACUSE — Two 13-year-old girls died Wednesday after they were hit by a truck while riding on an electric scooter, police say.At approximately 1:05 p.m., the two girls were traveling west on an e-scooter on He...
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