Foster City's Rules of the Road for E-bikes

As the use of electric bikes become more popular, we want to remind our community members to follow the rules of the road when riding in Foster City. In this video, we explain the different bikeway classifications available in Foster City, along with which types of e-bikes are legally allowed on each bikeway class. Thank you for staying informed and helping keep Foster City a safe place for all riders!
More information: www.fostercity.org/ebikesafety

[@desperate451]

Why are scooters prohibited on the levee? If you allow e-bikes on there, wouldn't scooters fall into roughly the same category of electrified/motorized vehicle?

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

Nope. Got to pedal.

[@jeffb9844]

@@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330 No, you don't. Class 2 is pedal assist AND throttle with 20 mph max speed.

[@jeffb9844]

Currently, there are no speed classes set for scooters. Although many commuter scooters travel 15-18 mph max, there are dual motor scooters capable of speeds in excess or 40 mph. Until this gets sorted out between manufacturers and legalities, bicyclists could be mixed with very high speed scooters.

[@CityofFosterCity]

Thank you for watching Foster City's rules of the road for e-bikes video and we appreciate your question regarding the use of electric scooters. It's stated in Foster City's Municipal Code that it is unlawful for any person operating a motorized scooter, as defined by the California Vehicle Code, to operate the scooter on any levee bike path. (Ord. 510 § 1, 2003).

[@desperate451]

@@jeffb9844 I understand that you are saying vehicles of different speed capabilities should be separated. But isn't that already a problem between pedestrians (2-3 mph) and bicyclists (12-20 mph). Isn't the speed limit of 15 mph on the levee applicable to scooters as well? (Theoretically, if scooters were allowed.)