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An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adopting the document filed with the City Clerk and entitled "2026 Amendments to Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic" by reference to amend Chapter 10.15 of the Maricopa City Code and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The use of mobility devices has increased in recent years, both nationally and within the City of Maricopa. These devices provide convenient and accessible transportation options but also introduce new considerations related to roadway safety, pedestrian interactions, and rider behavior. The proposed amendments are designed to promote safe and responsible operation, reduce conflicts between riders, pedestrians, and motorists, and establish enforceable standards that can be applied consistently.
The amendments are also intended to proactively address safety risks associated with increased usage and evolving transportation trends within the community. During the March 3, 2026, Council meeting, staff presented the proposed ordinance and received direction from Council to incorporate a juvenile helmet requirement. That provision has been added to the proposed code and reviewed by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency.
Public feedback regarding the proposed amendments to city code was solicited and received by city staff. While the feedback was not collected through a formal survey instrument, a qualitative review of the submitted comments provides a reasonable indication of overall sentiment. Based on that review, staff estimates that approximately two-thirds of respondents were supportive or conditionally supportive of allowing mobility devices to operate on sidewalks, while roughly one-third expressed concerns or opposition.
Support was frequently tied to the perception that riding in the roadway, particularly along higher-speed arterial corridors, poses a greater safety risk, and tha...
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