E-bike and E-scooter Reminders

As we welcome two new ride-sharing providers to our city for a micro-mobility pilot project, community members are reminded to be courteous and follow these rules for safety when using an e-bike or e-scooter in Oshawa:

Users are reminded that:

• Riders must be 16 or older to use an e-bike or e-scooter.
• Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 years old and encouraged for all riders.
• Travel should be at a safe speed based on the condition of the trail;
• The maximum speed limit is 20 km/hr.
• Caution must be exercised around pedestrians.
• Riders must dismount when crossing streets and in underpasses.
• Riders must give warning before passing by using a bell or through verbal indication.
• Riders must park in a secure, upright position in a designated cycling or e-scooter parking location.

For the safety of pedestrians, e-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed on sidewalks. When travelling along roadways and streets, including bike lanes, e-bike and e-scooter users are to follow the same rules of the road that apply to cyclists. For more information on safe cycling, visit the Ministry of Transportation’s webpage.

How to report a concern

Sidewalk riding, parking and other concerns related to privately-owned e-bikes and e-scooters should be reported to Service Oshawa. For more information on e-bikes and e-scooters, visit Oshawa.ca/emobility.

Concerns related to ride sharing devices should be reported directly to the ride sharing vendors (refer to contact details on the City’s website).

General Trail Use Reminders

• Keep dogs on a minimal leash (not exceeding two metres)
• Keep to the right, except when passing
• Help keep our parks clean by using the garbage cans where provided or taking your litter home
• Respect and protect nature by leaving flowers, plants and trees for others to enjoy and not feeding wildlife.

For more information on the Trail Users Code, visit Oshawa.ca/parks.

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