SAN ANTONIO -- The scooters are staying, but you might soon see fewer of them speeding across San Antonio's streets and sidewalks.
- 6-month San Antonio scooter trial expired
- City Council to hear recommendations Wednesday
- Scooter reduction recommended
On Wednesday the city’s Center City Development & Operations Department will present recommendations to the San Antonio City Council. The city says it’s committed to keeping riders safe, while also protecting pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
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The scooters arrived in San Antonio last fall as part of a six-month trial which expired last month. The city is recommending a six-month extension, with a significant reduction in the number of scooters.
Roberto C. Treviño, City Council District 1, said City Council wants to keep the scooters, but increase the enforcement of safety rules.
"You know, the scooters are another form of transportation, it's a vehicle itself. We ask that people respect the rules of the road,” Treviño said.
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He emphasized that riders must be at least 16 years old, and asked parents to stop breaking the law by allowing their children to ride. Other issues he mentioned were a lack of helmet use and two riders using one scooter.
The city is recommending 5,000 scooter permits with the possibility to increase that number based on ridership.
