[Opinion] Salmon Arm Council Unable to Make a Decision About Allowing E-Scooters on Sidewalks

Salmon Arm council unable to make a decision about allowing e-scooters on sidewalks

After lengthy discussion and divided opinions, Salmon Arm council decided to delay a decision about allowing small wheels on sidewalks, part of the city's suite of legislation related to e-scooters. In August 2025, Salmon Arm joined the province's electric scooter pilot program, which allows for the...

Salmon Arm council at odds over proposed ‘small wheels on sidewalks’ bylaw

Salmon Arm council couldn’t get on the same track on how to proceed with a proposed bylaw supporting “small wheels” on city sidewalks. Prompting a 44-minute discussion in council chambers on Monday, May 11, was a report from city engineering and sustainability director Jennifer Wilson about updating the city’s traffic bylaw to enable use of small wheels on sidewalks. Particularly when it comes to electric kick scooters (e-scooters). As of Octobe…