Electrically assisted bikes and scooters gain traction with Missoula City Council

The City Council took preliminary steps Wednesday to permit and regulate the commercial use of electronically assisted bikes and scooters, and it has turned to other cities looking for best practices.

While no company has committed to bringing the technology to Missoula just yet, Ben Weiss said it’s likely coming, and the city is looking to get ahead of needed regulations while permitting what’s increasingly seen as an affordable and green transportation option.

By Martin Kidston