E-bikes and E-scooters on Austin Trails Pilot Program

Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake. Motorized scooters will not be allowed on this trail.

The goal of this pilot is to understand whether Austin trails might be suitable for electric-assist bikes and electric scooters. This Pilot Program will examine how these vehicles impact the comfort, mobility, and safety of trail users as well as trail integrity.

Where will the Pilot Program take place?

Electric-assist bicyles and electric scooters with a maximum capability of 20 MPH or less will be allowed on the following trails for the duration of the Pilot Program:

  • Johnson Creek,
  • Shoal Creek (south of 15th Street),
  • Northern Walnut Creek,
  • Southern Walnut Creek Trail,
  • The Boardwalk,*
  • Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake*

*Note: the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Boardwalk as part of the Hike and Bike Trail will only allow electric bikes as part of this pilot. The speed limit on all trails is 10 MPH.

Community Engagement

Community conversations, surveys, and meetings will be hosted in spring 2019 to get feedback on the pilot study. In addition, multiple methods of sharing your feedback can happen on this SpeakUp Austin page.

Please see the timeline for additional information on the Pilot Program.

The goal of this pilot is to understand whether Austin trails might be suitable for electric-assist bikes and electric scooters. This Pilot Program will examine how these vehicles impact the comfort, mobility, and safety of trail users as well as trail integrity.

Where will the Pilot Program take place?

Electric-assist bicyles and electric scooters with a maximum capability of 20 MPH or less will be allowed on the following trails for the duration of the Pilot Program:

  • Johnson Creek,
  • Shoal Creek (south of 15th Street),
  • Northern Walnut Creek,
  • Southern Walnut Creek Trail,
  • The Boardwalk,*
  • Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake*

*Note: the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Boardwalk as part of the Hike and Bike Trail will only allow electric bikes as part of this pilot. The speed limit on all trails is 10 MPH.

Community Engagement

Community conversations, surveys, and meetings will be hosted in spring 2019 to get feedback on the pilot study. In addition, multiple methods of sharing your feedback can happen on this SpeakUp Austin page.

Please see the timeline for additional information on the Pilot Program.

  • E-bikes and E-scooters on Austin Trails Pilot Program

    Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has undertaken a pilot program to assess the feasibility of using electric-assist bikes and scooters on certain multi-use trails. As part of the pilot program, PARD is conducting a survey to understand who uses the trails, the user experience, and how trail etiquette can be improved. This survey will only take 5 minutes. Thank you for helping improve these trails.

    Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) has undertaken a pilot program to assess the feasibility of using electric-assist bikes and scooters on certain multi-use trails. As part of the pilot program, PARD is conducting a survey to understand who uses the trails, the user experience, and how trail etiquette can be improved. This survey will only take 5 minutes. Thank you for helping improve these trails.

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  • Encuesta: E-bikes y E-scooters en Senderos de Austin - Programa Piloto

    El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Austin (PARD, por sus siglas en inglés) ha llevado a cabo un programa piloto para evaluar la viabilidad del uso de bicicletas y scooters con asistencia eléctrica en ciertos senderos de usos múltiples. Como parte del programa piloto, PARD está realizando una encuesta para comprender quién usa los senderos, la experiencia del usuario y cómo se puede mejorar la etiqueta del sendero. Esta encuesta solo tomará 5 minutos. Gracias por ayudarnos a mejorar estos senderos.


    El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Austin (PARD, por sus siglas en inglés) ha llevado a cabo un programa piloto para evaluar la viabilidad del uso de bicicletas y scooters con asistencia eléctrica en ciertos senderos de usos múltiples. Como parte del programa piloto, PARD está realizando una encuesta para comprender quién usa los senderos, la experiencia del usuario y cómo se puede mejorar la etiqueta del sendero. Esta encuesta solo tomará 5 minutos. Gracias por ayudarnos a mejorar estos senderos.


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