Item 10.A
Pedicabs & Parkway Parking
July 26, 2022
Non-electric Pedicabs on the Beach Bike-Path
Why?: Completion of the North Beach Trail Improvement Project created a more hospitable environment for pedicabs. City Council directed staff to allow a limited number of non-electric pedicabs on Beach Bike-Path
How?: Municipal Code changes include:
1. Allow non-electric pedicabs on Beach Bike-Path
2. Authorize City Manager to create a process to limit the number of operators and the number of pedicabs
3. Improve definitions for Beach Promenade and Beach Bike-Path Recodify No Parking on Parkways
Why?: Online version of the Municipal Code inadvertently removed the section from public view.
How?:Recodify the prohibition of vehicle driving and parking on public sidewalks and parkways SMMC 3.12.380
Questions?
Lottery Process
1. Complete lottery by Sept 23
2. Beach Bike Path decals valid for fiscal year
3. Notice existing pedicab operators and post notice immediately after second reading.
4. Must be licensed operator with nonelectric pedicab to be eligible
5. Strive for fairness in the lottery process. If there are fewer operators than decals, each operator is provided one decal before randomly distributing
6. Number of decals fixed for year 1
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3
Max Speed 20 mph 20 mph 28 mph
Boost requires Pedal Yes No Yes
Has Throttle No Yes Yes
Electric Assist
Non-electric Pedicabs on the Beach Bike-Path
• Amend SMMC 3.12.010 to include improved definitions for Beach Promenade and Beach Bike-Path
• Amend SMMC 3.12.600 to clarify that pedicab are prohibited from using the Beach Promenade and that non-electric pedicabs are permitted on the Beach Bike-Path
• Amend SMMC 6.50.035 to authorize the City Manager to create a process to limit the number of operators and the number of pedicabs they operate on the Beach Bike-Path under the rules and regulations created under Section 6.50.030
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Attendees
• SMPD
• Fire
• Code Enforcement
• Communications
• City Atty
• Beach and Pier Administrator
• Business License Unit
City Council
• City Council directed City Staff to pursue amending SMMC to allow limited number of non-electric pedicabs on Beach Bike-Path (May 24, 2022)
• Entered as an Item 13 and requested quick turn around • Current SMMC (3.12.600 & 6.50) prohibits all pedicabs from Beach Bike-Path
Pedicab Code and History
• Pilot Pedicab Program (January 27, 1998)
• Pedicab Study Session (October 2, 2012)
• Staff Report
• Presentation
• Ordinance (April and May 2013)
• Staff Report
• Pedicab Rules and Regulations (May 28, 2013)
• Mobility Restructuring (July 28, 2020)
• Staff Report
Electric Assist
• CVC 312.5
• Cannot exceed 750 watts
• Classes 1 and 2 cannot exceed 20 mph
• Class 3 cannot exceed 28 mph
• CVC 467.5
• State code acknowledging electric bicycles for pedicab use Electric Assist
• Hub-Drive vs Mid-Drive
• Hub-Drive – Motor integrated into front or rear wheel (operates independently of gearing)
• Mid-Drive – Motor directly drives bicycle’s front chainring (influenced by gearing) • Preferred type for peak performance
• Community Concerns
• Public believes we may allow over 1000 watt bicycles which will exceed 28 mph Map of Potential Parking Stands
• https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1mWsUg4iK5ZpgKIkLscrnW62Ifwm aD9D8?usp=sharing
Watts (W) = unit of energy
Watts = Amps (A) x Volts (V)
Example:
12A controller x 36V battery = 432 Watts