§ 10.01. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this Chapter, the term:

    (a)

    Bicycle means a vehicle propelled solely by human power, and every motorized bicycle propelled by a combination of human power and an electric helper motor capable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of not more than 20 miles per hour on level ground upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels. The term does not include such a vehicle with a seat height of no more than 25 inches from the ground when the seat is adjusted to its highest position or a scooter or similar device.

    (b)

    Bicycle path means a road, path, or way that is open to bicycle travel, which road, path, or way is physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or by a barrier and is located either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way.

    (c)

    Bike share company means a person, firm, or corporation that makes bicycles available for immediate, self-service rental at automated docking stations or through a digital network.

    (d)

    Docking station means a bicycle rack controlled by a bike share company.

    (e)

    Rider means a person who uses an automated docking station or digital network in order to obtain a bicycle from a bike share company.

    (f)

    Sidewalk means that portion of a street between the curbline, or the lateral line, of a roadway and the adjacent property lines, intended for use by pedestrians.

(Ord. of 11-1-1993, Doc. #27001; Ord. No. 2018-56, § 1, 10-8-2018, Doc. #1810081203)