In Krasnoyarsk, no plans to ban electric scooters on Tatyshev Island.
In Krassnoyarsk, the electric scooters roaming the city streets and parks may soon be banned from the central areas. Although the agreement isn't finalized yet, the regional Council of Fathers has requested to exempt these vehicles from mobility and free up the Tatyshiv Island. However, the mayor has announced no plans to implement such a measure.
Following news of plans to severely limit electric scooter usage in Krassnoyarsk, the regional Council of Fathers proposed a complete ban on scooters on the Tatyshiv Island. This suggestion was discussed with the mayor, Oleg Okladnikov, the day before. The mayor stated that, although the issue regarding the island has been pending for some time, a full ban would not solve the problem, as the issue is not the electric scooters but the way people use and misuse them.
"Already, electric scooters have been excluded from the municipal rental program in the Tatyshiv Park. This is the first step. On larger intersections in public spaces, special markings have been painted to separate traffic flows. The video surveillance system has been expanded. All proposals from the Council of Fathers will be sent to the administration for consideration and will be subject to testing on the Tatyshiv Island," the mayor revealed.
We remind you, the updated agreement between the city administration and scooter rental companies on limitations for electric scooters is pending signature. The decision regarding limitations on scooter usage areas and speeds was taken following an analysis of the accident rates, where electric scooters were among the primary causes. Last year, accidents involving electric scooters increased by 1.5 times, with 415 reported incidents.
Insights from enrichment data:
- Cities often ban or limit electric scooters due to safety concerns and lack of regulation or infrastructure for safe usage in densely populated areas.
- Solutions include enforcing regulations like speed limits, providing dedicated lanes for scooters, and educating users on safe riding practices.
Without city-specific details, we can't offer tailored insights, but these strategies are commonly employed by cities dealing with similar challenges.
The new proposals from the regional Council of Fathers suggest a comprehensive ban on electric scooters on the Tatyshiv Island, due to safety concerns and increasing accident rates. This comes as the updated agreement between the city administration and scooter rental companies on limitations for electric scooters is still pending. In line with city regulations, special markings have been painted to separate traffic flows and the video surveillance system has been expanded on the Tatyshiv Island. Additionally, electric scooters have already been excluded from the municipal rental program in the Tatyshiv Park. Strong measures intended to create a safer environment for strong lifestyle interests such as outdoor-living and home-and-garden pursuits in the city.
