10/29/2026 - Mercer Island - Special Joint Parks & Rec Commission/Open Space Conservancy Trust

The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Conservancy Trust held a special joint meeting on October 29, 2026, focused on developing a policy for e-bikes in parks, trails, and open spaces. Staff presented community outreach and survey results: trail safety was a leading concern, while some respondents emphasized accessibility and transportation benefits. Commissioners and trustees discussed whether to apply additional rules beyond state law, whether to distinguish among e-bike classes, and whether to use speed limits or location-specific restrictions. They also raised signage, enforcement, trail width and surface, environmental sensitivity, school access, and consistency with neighboring jurisdictions as considerations.