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Cane-swinging pedestrian wants e-scooters, bikes off Surrey sidewalks
Robert "Bob Dog" Stierle launched a petition and urged stricter enforcement after saying illegal riders threaten pedestrians more than once a day.
- Robert 'Bob Dog' Stierle, a 65-year-old Guildford resident, launched a petition called 'Take Back Our Sidewalks' on Thursday, demanding e-scooters and bikes be removed from pedestrian walkways.
- Despite prohibitions on public roads and sidewalks, e-scooter riders frequently ignore rules. Surrey Police and the City recently reminded residents that such vehicles are restricted to private property only in Surrey.
- Because he has mobility issues, Stierle frequently must defend himself with his cane. He reported being 'assaulted, insulted and sworn at' more than once daily, urging authorities to act.
- At a Sept. 21 meeting, Surrey Councillor Rob Stutt urged the provincial government to develop a comprehensive e-scooter plan, saying safety concerns are 'considerable.' Guildford Park Secondary principal Marti Player banned e-scooters on school property.
- Seeking stronger action, Stierle wants Surrey to coordinate 'a sustained, high-visibility enforcement initiative' between bylaw enforcement and police to penalize violators. He hopes to make sidewalk safety a key election issue.
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