Item 59 Passed 9-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution tells the City Manager to get Austin's rules up to speed on e-motos — those electric mini motorcycles and dirt bikes you've probably heard buzzing around town. The plan covers updating City Code and administrative rules, launching a public awareness campaign, aligning police training and general orders, and even exploring a dedicated public spot where folks could ride them legally. Staff would then report back to Council on the progress.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution regarding electric mini motorcycles and electric dirt bikes, or e-motos, directing the City Manager to update City Code and administrative rules, create a public awareness campaign, align police training and general orders, and explore establishing a public recreation area designated for e-moto enjoyment, and report back to Council.
What got said
- CM Ellis explained e-moto safety concerns and a possible recreation area
- Michael Mazzola urged creating legal riding spaces, not just enforcement
The roll call
Approved on Consent 9-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes