PHOENIX — The Tempe City Council recently announced that it has formed a subcommittee that will specialize on e-bike and other electric transportation safety.
According to the City of Tempe, the Motorized & Electric Mobility Device Safety Council Subcommittee will evaluate current conditions as it pertains to electric micromobility device safety and recommend improvement strategies to reduce rider injuries and increase access to sustainable mobility.
Councilmember Jennifer Adams will chair the subcommittee and Councilmember Berdetta Hodge will be a member of it.
“Micromobility is transforming how people move around Tempe,” Councilmember Adams said in an announcement. “But with that transformation comes a responsibility to ensure our streets, sidewalks and shared spaces are safe for everyone.”
More details on Tempe’s e-bike safety subcommittee
The subcommittee will align its work with the city council’s strategic priorities to create safe and secure communities, as well as enhance Tempe residents’ quality of life.
In addition, it will collaborate with city departments, schools, businesses and community partners to take a data-driven approach. This will allow it to:
- Analyze data on local crashes and injuries involving e-bikes and scooters.
- Review other cities’ practices.
- Identify opportunities where safety regulations can be strengthened.
- Broaden education and outreach for riders as well as motorists.
According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission study, there were more than 77,000 injuries and 129 fatalities from microbility devices reported nationwide between 2017 and 2021, an increase of 127%.
The first meeting for the subcommittee will be on Jan. 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. It will be located on the third floor of Tempe City Hall, which is located off Mill Avenue and Fifth Street.
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