Support Safe Sidewalks for Pedestrians

Electric bikes, motorized scooters and stand-up mobility devices are popular modes of transportation across San Francisco. There has been much innovation around micromobility, yet few guardrails exist to protect pedestrians. And, with borderline motorists now taking up additional real estate beyond just the streets or bike lanes, and cutting up onto the sidewalks, micromobility is now the second leading cause of trauma-related injuries among older adults in San Francisco, following falls, according to SF General’s ER personnel.

To address this ballooning issue that adversely impacts the day-to-day lives of many San Francisco residents, the Board of Supervisors passed Resolution No. 540-25 in October 2025 to promote more aggressive SFPD and SFMTA Streets Division enforcement to curb the public safety hazards caused by e-bikes, e-scooters and the like. But because these motorists are agile and compact, they pose a real issue to policing and enforcement. Still SFMTA and SFPD have not shown the necessary commitment to putting a stop to this dangerous behavior.

While channels are in place to criminalize and punish motorists who threaten our city’s pedestrians, accountability and adequate enforcement are absent. AB 875 and other state bills authorize officers to issue citations to offenders and impound their vehicles for unsafe micromobility activity. But, these legislative efforts don’t appear to be doing the job, and the current situation has become dire, with SF General reporting multiple related injuries daily — double the cases compared to five years ago, a roughly 8% increase year over year. This is an enforcement not an authority issue. Our citizens want to see that these laws are more than just words on paper and actually translate to public safety outcomes.

It’s time for our law enforcement personnel to prioritize keeping our sidewalks safe from motorized danger.

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Dear Mayor Lurie and Members of the Board of Supervisors, SFPD, Alicia, and Viktoryia,&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;I am writing as a concerned San Francisco resident to urge City Hall to take immediate action addressing the growing and dangerous problem of electric bikes, motorized scooters and stand-up mobility devices being ridden on sidewalks throughout our neighborhoods and endangering the lives of everyday San Franciscans. According to SF General’s ER personnel, micromobility is now the second leading cause of trauma-related injuries among older adults in San Francisco (following falls), with multiple related injuries reported daily and double the cases compared to five years ago.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Sidewalks are intended to provide a safe space for pedestrians, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, dog walkers, and families. Unfortunately, it has become increasingly common to encounter motorists traveling at high speeds on sidewalks, often weaving around pedestrians or approaching from behind with little or no warning. This behavior creates a serious public safety hazard and has already resulted in numerous injuries and near-misses across the city. The current situation demonstrates that existing rules are neither adequately enforced nor serving as an effective deterrent.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;I respectfully request that City Hall take immediate action to:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;1) Increase enforcement against personal motorized device users, who illegally ride on sidewalks, by issuing citations and penalties that discourage repeat violations.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;2) Require micromobility device share companies to implement stronger rider accountability measures (e.g., better rider education) and suspension of accounts for repeated infractions.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;3) Communicate and educate residents and visitors about sidewalk-riding restrictions and pedestrian right-of-way laws. Collect and publish data on pedestrian injuries and complaints, giving residents a better understanding of the scope of the problem.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;San Francisco should not force pedestrians to compete with fast-moving motorized vehicles for space on sidewalks. Residents deserve to feel safe while walking in their own neighborhoods. Enforcement is everything. We are asking for a comprehensive, deliverable plan to protect pedestrians, while permitting safe micromobility use on appropriate streets and in bike lanes.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Sincerely,&#13;&#10;

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