City of Red Deer
City Council approves E-scooters permanently after 3 year pilot
E-Scooter Pilot Program update
- Council approved E-scooters as a permanent transportation option in Red Deer, following a three-season pilot program that ended in October. No changes to the program were proposed, as bylaw amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw and Traffic Bylaw were completed as part of the pilot program.
- Benefits to allowing E-scooter companies to operate in Red Deer include alignment with City of Red Deer strategies such as the Multimodal Transportation Plan and all three focus areas of City Council’s current Strategic Plan – Thriving City, Community Health and Wellbeing, and Engaged and Connected City.
- In 2023, 100,909 rides were taken on E-scooters. The average distance traveled per ride was 3.35 km and the average ride time was 18.2 minutes. Riders are required to be a minimum of 16 years old and are advised to wear a helmet.
- The 2024 E-scooter season begins March 15. Learn more: reddeer.ca/escooters
Similar to car and bike sharing technology, shared e-scooters will be GPS-enabled and can be rented using each company’s smartphone app. A shared e-scooter can be parked in a designated drop zone that is not impeding pedestrian traffic. It is then available for the next customer, who will be able to locate it and begin the rental using an application on their phone.
How old do I need to be to ride an e-scooter?
To ride an e-scooter in Red Deer you must be 16 years of age or older. A child or any other person cannot be a passenger on a shared e-scooter. They are intended for one rider.
Do I need to wear a helmet while riding an e-scooter?
Helmets are not required, but are strongly encouraged.
What is the speed limit for e-scooters?
The max speed limit is 20 km per hour with some higher traffic areas reduced to 5-10 km per hour.
How will I be able to park an e-scooter?
E-Scooters can be parked on city sidewalks, in City parks and adjacent pathways, subject to all Federal, Provincial and City Legislation. All parked e-scooters must remain in an upright position with all wheels in contact with the ground.
E-Scooters will be parked in a Furniture Zone and must not be parked in a way that does not obstruct or interfere with the Sidewalk Zone or Edge Zone at any time.
In the absence of a Furniture Zone, e-scooters must not be parked in a way that impedes pedestrians moving through the Sidewalk Zone to access any buildings. E-scooters must be parked next to the edge zone leaving at least 2.0 metres of sidewalk zone unobstructed for pedestrian movements. E-scooters must not be parked where these minimum distance requirements cannot be met, and parked in the upright, standing position, with all wheels in contact with the ground.
- Pedestrians first– Always yield to, and be mindful of people walking on sidewalks.
- Be considerate– Use the bell to alert others when passing on the sidewalk or pathway.
- Rider safety rules – Shared e-scooters are available to riders aged 16+. Helmets are encouraged but not required. Maximum speed limit is 20 km / hr. Only one rider per e-scooter is allowed.
- Park responsibly– Park in a secure, upright position in designated areas, such as furniture zones of sidewalks, public bike racks and other marked parking zones. On sidewalks without furniture zones, give at least two meters of clearance for accessibility.
- Right and report– If you see a shared e-scooter toppled over or parked improperly, help out by righting the shared e-scooter or reporting the issue. Contact info for each company is provided on each shared e-scooter.
Join Red Deer Emergency Services, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement and keep cool every Thursday in July and August.
Beat the Heat pop-up spray parks are once again returning to a neighbourhood near you this summer!
Red Deerians are invited to join Red Deer Emergency Services as they use fire engines to create temporary spray parks every Thursday evening throughout July and August.
Pop-up spray parks will run from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the following locations for summer 2024:
- July 11 – Ecole Oriole Park School (5 Oldbury St)
- July 18 – Fairview School Park (5901 55 St)
- July 25 – Dawson Park (140 Davison Dr)
- August 1 – St. Elizabeth Seton School Park (35 Addinell Ave)
- August 8 – Kentwood Disc Golf Park (168 Kendrew Dr)
- August 15 – Joseph Welsh School Park (4401 37 Ave)
- August 22 – Father Henri Voisin School Park (60 Clearview Dr)
Municipal Policing Services and Red Deer RCMP will also be joining to offer police vehicle tours, and local partners from Red Deer Child Care Society, Red Deer Food Bank, Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre and community associations will be providing fun kid activities and treats.
Events are weather dependent and will not go ahead if weather warnings are in place. Please make sure to check The City’s social media pages each Thursday for updates.
For more information, visit reddeer.ca/popupsprayparks.
City of Red Deer
“Meet Me At The Park” Free drop in programing for kids at Kentwood’s St. Lorenzo School this week
Looking for fun this summer? Want to get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighbourhood parks and green spaces? Join us for Meet Me at the Park – a free drop-in program for all ages!
Meet Me at the Park aims to bring our community together by offering informal and unstructured recreational opportunities that support physical activity, creativity, and social connection.
Each park location has amenities to compliment the program and when possible, a gathering space such as an Activity Centre may be available to provide washroom access. Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times and must be available in case of an emergency. Children under six years are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
Activities may include the following:
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Block party & yard games
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature fun
The program runs Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday’s from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2024 Schedule
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| July 8-12 | St Lorenzo School | 150 Kingston Drive |
| July 15-19 | Don Campbell | 99 Irving Crescent |
| July 22-26 | Clearview Meadows | 93 Cornett Drive |
| July 29 – Aug 2 | Mountview Sunnybrook | 4316 32 Street |
| Aug 6-9 | Normandeau | 49 Noble Avenue |
| Aug 12-16 | Morrisroe East | 35 McLean Street |
| Aug 19-23 | Oriole Park | 5 Ogden Avenue |
| Aug 26-30 | West Park | 3811 57 Avenue |
Activities offered will vary from site to site based on the amenities available and will include a variety of options for unstructured creative play. Activities may change based on community interests and should provide options for all ages and abilities.
The following may be offered:
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature focused
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