Have your say on e-Scooter use and regulations

Survey on now until July 20

The Town of Oakville’s e-Scooter Implementation Review is now underway to explore the potential introduction and regulation of electric scooters (e-scooters) as part of its evolving transportation network.

This initiative will assess whether e-scooters could offer a safe, convenient, and sustainable mobility option for residents and visitors to Oakville, while identifying appropriate regulatory measures to address safety, accessibility, appropriate enforcement and public space considerations.

As part of the review, Town staff will:

• Review how e-scooters are managed in other municipalities and best practices approach.
• Analyze potential benefits, including first- and last-mile connectivity.
• Examine challenges such as sidewalk safety, parking, and enforcement.
• Consider accessibility, infrastructure and operational requirements.
• Evaluate participation in the Provincial e-scooter Pilot Program. Under this program, e-scooters would be permitted to operate within the Town on Town-owned roadways.
• Engage with the public and key interested community groups.

The Town is inviting residents, businesses, and community organizations to share their perspectives through an online survey, available until July 20.

A staff report outlining the review findings, public feedback and recommendations on e-scooter regulations and whether the Town should opt into the Province’s e-Scooter Pilot Program will be presented to Council later this year. 

Visit the e-Scooter Implementation Review Project page for details. 

Background

• e-Scooters are currently prohibited in Oakville. Across the GTA, rules vary, and only municipalities participating in the Provincial e Scooter Pilot Program can enact by-laws to regulate their use.
• The Town’s e-Scooter Implementation Review aligns with work set out in Council-approved Transportation Master Plan (TMP), which outlines that e‑scooter regulation and implementation requires a staged process and further study, should the Town opt-in to the provincial pilot. 
• Taking a phased approach allows the Town to establish regulatory authority, develop safety and education tools, conduct public engagement, and evaluate operational needs before long‑term decisions on infrastructure and shared‑micromobility services can be made. 
• This approach also aligns with the Provincial e-scooter Pilot Program timelines, in place until November 27, 2029, allowing municipalities to introduce regulations and evolve their programs over several years.