Hoboken Bans E-Scooters At Waterfront Walkways, Public Parks

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken City Council voted to ban e-scooters from all city parks and northern and southern waterfront walkways during their Wednesday meeting.

The council unanimously supported Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher’s resolution, which will take effect for the remainder of the city’s e-scooter pilot program. (Read the full ordinance)

Fisher issued a statement on Thursday in support of the ordinance:

“I would like to thank my colleagues for joining me in moving to restrict e-scooter from our city parks and waterfront walkways, building on the continued efforts this City Council and the administration have undertaken to protect pedestrians, especially children and families walking in our public spaces. While there are clearly mobility benefits offered by the e-scooter program, the simple fact is that until residents feel safe walking in our city we must continue working to make the program safer. I will continue working with my colleagues to institute stricter safety requirements wherever needed, while also working to identify ways to enhance enforcement and relieve the burden on Hoboken’s police and continuing to build out supportive infrastructure like bike lanes and road improvements. Last night was the first real public discussion we have had on the e-scooter pilot and I appreciate everyone who came to speak and share their experiences. As we continue to evaluate the program, input from everyone is critical so we can decide how best to make this work for Hoboken, or not.”

Councilman Mike DeFusco also offered support for the ordinance in a Thursday email.

“This change will most certainly protect pedestrians along one of the most heavily traveled walkways in Hoboken,” DeFusco wrote.

Hoboken's e-scooter pilot launched in May and will continue until Nov. 20. (Learn how to safely ride one of the vehicles in Hoboken)

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