Lumping e-bikes with maintenance vehicles seems counterproductive at a time that we should be encouraging alternative transportation.
I agree that low speeds must be maintained when pedestrians are present but that should be enforced on normal cyclists in the same way.
When no pedestrians are present, the 5-mph rule sounds a lot like SLCC is some rural Utah town trying to fund its police force through arbitrary speeding tickets.
Also, should we infer that e-bikes can not be parked at campus bike racks?

1. Policy
   • What is the reason this policy has been developed?
   • Concern was raised about whether vendors or contractors who come on SLCC property would be subject to this policy. Is it enforceable against them?
     • It may be prudent to promulgate regulations similar to the University of Utah.
     • See R810 Vendor Regulations and R810-9 addressing Contractors.
   • Concern was raised the implementation of this policy will result in creating an obligation for SLCC to train operators, particularly those not affiliated with the college, regarding the college’s sidewalk policy. This policy does not do a good job at training vendors and contractors.
   • There is general confusion among the committee regarding who has the authority to authorize driving vehicles on walkways. Some language indicates the Parking Office has this authority and other language states AVP for Facilities Services has this authority. This needs to be clarified.
   • There is a general observation that Facilities routinely and unnecessarily drive on campus walkways.
   • The policy does not directly address students. Use of e-bikes and e-scooters by students occurs regularly and does not seem to be allowed. Only Facilities is allowed to use LSVs.
2. References
   • No Comments
3. Definitions
   • 3.D. Should we include e-scooters in this definition of an LSV?
   • 3.E. Does this policy govern sidewalks that are along public roads. For example, does this policy govern the Redwood Campus sidewalk along Redwood Road, or the South Campus sidewalk along State Street?
4. Procedures
   1. Walkway Use General Information
      1. Appropriate Use of Motor Vehicles on Walkways
         • 4.A.1.a. Consider changing “Walkways on Salt Lake Community College campuses are primarily for pedestrian travel.” to “Campus walkways are primarily used for pedestrian travel.”
      2. Motor Vehicles Permitted on Walkways without a Permit
         • 4.A.2. Consider changing header to “Motor Vehicles Authorized Permitted on Walkways Without a Permit”.
         • 4.A.2.c.(1) Consider revising this section as follows: “LSVs and all motor vehicles are prohibited from being driven or parked on campus walkways unless a permit is obtained from the associate vice president of Facilities Services or designee.”
         • 4.A.2.c.(2) Consider revising this section as follows: “College owned maintenance LSVs and motor vehicles may be operated on campus walkways; however, such use must be in compliance with the Facilities Services Maintenance Equipment Use Procedure.”
         • 4.A.2.c.(2) Does this mean that there is a standing order that Facilities staff can drive on walkways or does the AVP of Facilities Services have to approve them driving on the walkway prior to doing it? Requiring specific approval could be onerous.
         • 4.A.2.c.(2). Consider adding a link for the Facility Services Maintenance Equipment Use Procedure.
         • 4.A.2.c.(3) Consider revising section as follows “Golf carts may be used for the to facilitate occasional movement…”
      3. Walkway Permits
         • 4.A.3.a. Consider adding a link to the walkway permit request form and the permit document. There does not appear to be either the permit document or application form on the Parking Services Webpage.
         • 4.A.3.b. Should there be consideration for having an administrative rule regarding visitors driving on campus walkways?
         • This policy may leave the college to being held liable in the future because we violate our own policy. If there is an off-campus driver without a permit, who causes damages, the college could be held responsible for the damages because we didn’t follow our own policy.
         • 4.A.3.b.(1). Why not have the individual file walkway permit request form with Parking Services directly? It seems very inefficient and unnecessarily hierarchal to have to request it through the director, associate dean, or equivalent-level supervisor.
         • 4.A.3.b(1) Seems to be contradictory to section 4.A.2.c(2).
         • 4.A.3.b(1) states “if the requesting individual is a campus employee, the assistant director or of Parking Services or designee has final approval.” Meanwhile, section 4.A.2.c(2) gives the associate Vice President of Facilities Services final approval for LSVs “parking on campus walkways”. This seems contradictory.
         • 4.A.3.c. A comment was made that if a construction project takes more than 48 hours to complete, the sidewalk must be closed.
         • 4.A.3.c. Consider adding a link to the walkway safety instructions as well as to the form acknowledging operator personal responsibility if citation is issued. Neither the acknowledgment nor the responsibility form was on the Parking Services Webpage.
         • 4.A.3. Consider revising section as follows:
           1. The following persons must submit a walkway permit request form to the Parking Services Office and receive a permit prior to driving or parking on a college walkway:
              1. College employees who are not Facilities Services; and
              2. Any non-college employee including construction contractors and vendors.
                 1. The request must include an explanation why the permit is necessary and that there is no other reasonable alternative to allow the person to complete their college business.
           2. Prior to being issued a permit, the permit holder must:
              1. Acknowledge reading walkway safety instructions; and
              2. Sign a statement acknowledging that any citations issued will be the motor vehicle or LSV operator’s personal responsibility.
                 Note: walkway safety instructions and acknowledgment form should be linked to policy.
           3. Permits will be issued for one day; however, the Director of Parking Services has the discretion to issue permits for a longer time period if the use is related to an extended project.
           4. College funds may not be used to pay citations issued for violation of this policy.
           5. A Facilities employee may operate or park a college motor vehicle or LSV on a walkway without obtaining a walkway permit; however, prior approval must be obtained from the associate Vice President for Facilities Services or designee.
   2. Restrictions for Operating Motor Vehicles on Walkways with a Permit
      • 4.B. This section is titled “A”, it should be changed to “B”.
      • Consider reorganizing the beginning of 4.B. (1-3), 4.B.3 should be deleted.
        1. Only operators with a valid permit may operate a vehicle on walkways.
        2. If a person is granted a permit, they are required expected to avoid driving or parking a motor vehicle on walkways whenever possible.
           Note: 4.B.3. states that motor vehicles will only be allowed to park on walkways if no other alternative exists is redundant with section 4.A.3.b.
      • 4.B.4 addressing “impede pedestrian movement” or “cause unsafe conditions” is confusing. If a truck drives down the sidewalk in front of the SI building, which often occurs, pedestrians will often have to get off the sidewalk in order for it to pass. It seems as though if a truck drives down the sidewalk the sidewalk should be closed to ensure pedestrian safety. As drafted, most operators driving on SLCC walkways will violate this section.
        
        • The loading dock located on the Redwood Campus Student Center’s South side may only be accessed by the sidewalk. There is a sign near the loading dock which states “Caution- Truck Crossing”. It seems to violate this provision.
        • Should a subsection be added to section 4.B. which states: “permitted motor vehicles shall not be parked on walkways longer than the time necessary to complete the delivery or pickup” or words to that effect?
        • Should a provision be added setting a weight limit for vehicles that drive on walkways and it can only be approved by the Director of Parking Services after consultation with the AVP of Facilities Services?
   3. Enforcement
      • 4.C. This section is titled “B”, it should be “C”.
      • 4.C.1. Consider revising this section to state: “Failure to possess a valid permit when operating a motor vehicle on walkways will result in a citation being issued to the operator be a moving violation.”
        Note: if the violator is not associated with the college, should the campus sponsor be the one who is responsible for getting the permit and accountable for the violation?
      • 4.C.2.a. Consider using the word “Unauthorized” instead of “Illegitimate”.
      • 4.C.2.b. Consider revising as follows: “… citations will be issued to operators who violate this policy offenders.”
      • Consider adding a provision that first-time offenders will be required to take training on walkway safety in lieu of a fine.