At the May 6, 2026 work session, the Police Chief is providing an informational report on electric bicycles, scooters, and micromobility enforcement in Silverton. The report details current Oregon law, the city’s ‘Walk Your Wheels’ downtown ordinance, observed safety issues (juvenile riders, sidewalk conflicts, lighting violations), and the department’s recommended approach of education-first enforcement. It also notes pending state law changes under HB 4007 that will alter definitions and age rules effective January 1, 2027. While this item does not itself authorize a purchase, it signals an emerging operational focus where tools like safety education materials, public outreach campaigns, school coordination, and potentially enforcement technology (signage, counters, data collection) will be needed. Vendors in public safety communications, traffic safety education, and micromobility planning can position to help the city craft campaigns, signage, and data-driven enforcement strategies ahead of the 2027 law changes.

The report recommends social media messaging, school coordination, and focused downtown enforcement,...