Burlington council approves Injury Prevention, Point of Sale Education, Enforcement and Legislative Action... 7-0

The agenda said Burlington City Council endorse a multi-agency and multi-government approach to e-scooters, with device safety and injury prevention as the key outcome.

The agenda said Burlington City Council request the Provincial government, including the Ministries of Transportation, Education, Health and Solicitor General, work with local police, school boards, businesses, public health and other community partners and agencies to review current regulations, licensing and retailer and point of sale regulation for opportunities to ensure public awareness and safety. It also said council request Transport Canada to federally regulate micromobility vehicle safety and battery safety requirements, standards, testing and labelling for point of sale and importation.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

Confirm the minutes of the following meeting of Council: CARRIED 10.1 Regular Council meeting of July 21, 2026 11. Delegations 11.1 Jim Thomson spoke regarding Motion memorandum regarding Electric Kick Scooters & Powered Personal Transportation Devices – Public Awareness, Injury Prevention, Point of Sale Education, Enforcement and Legislative Action (ADM-09-26) 12. Petitions None 13. Recommendations from Standing Committees: 13.1 Committee of the Whole meeting of September 14 and 15, 2026 Items a, b, c, d, e, f, i, j and k were voted upon by way of one consent vote.

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