DATE: May 9, 2023
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CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301 AND 15311, AND AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (SDUPD) CODE ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.07 - REGULATION OF MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES AND PEDICABS ON DISTRICT TIDELANDS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proliferation of electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric skateboards, pedicabs and other motorized non-traditional mobility devices has resulted in these devices being readily available for public and private use within the District's jurisdiction on tidelands. Due to the popularity of motorized mobility devices and potential conflicts with high density pedestrian areas on District tidelands, motorized transportation devices can create public safety hazards when used in areas with pedestrian activity.
After assessing the circumstances on tidelands, and conducting public outreach, Staff recommends amending this Section of the San Diego Unified Port District (SDUPD) Code Section 8.07 - Regulation of Motorized Mobility Devices and Pedicabs on District Tidelands, to protect the safety of pedestrians and other individuals on District tidelands. The proposed ordinance provides that Motorized Mobility Devices (MMDs) and Pedicabs will be prohibited on pedestrian areas, including, sidewalks, promenades, multi-use pathways, nature trails, plazas, parking garages, parks, and piers. There are exceptions to this prohibition in the proposed in the amended Code Section 8.07:
1) Motorized devices defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which are utilized by those with mobility disabilities.
2) Segway tour operators, which must have member City Permits.
The proposed ordinance would also prohibit the reckless operation of MMDs, the operation of MMDs while intoxicated by any substance, the operation of MMDs by any person under ...
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