Park City Municipal and the Snyderville Basin Recreation District ran a month-long survey to consolidate rules and regulations for e-bikes. More than 1,000 people shared their input.
The survey found that while most locals agree e-bike riders pose increased safety risks, they don’t think e-bikes should be limited to roadways or bike lanes. Instead, over 70% of respondents supported pathway speed limits. 56% of residents surveyed in the Basin Recreation District and 68% of Park City residents supported a speed limit between 10 and 15 miles per hour.
Many respondents were concerned e-bikes cause overcrowding and other safety issues. About half of respondents reported they are more cautious on trails because of e-bikes. However, there was a general acceptance and support for e-bike use.
However, there was less support for e-mountain bikes. About a third of respondents said they felt less safe on trails with e-mountain bikes. Over 60% of respondents supported Park City’s ban on e-mountain bikes with exemptions for people with disabilities or those 65 and older.
Tune in for KPCW’s Local News Hours Wednesday at 8 a.m. to hear what Park City Manager Matt Dias has to say about the results and potential changes to e-bike rules.
