E-mobility

Know the rules before you ride. Summer brings more people to our trails, parks and pathways. Here's what's permitted in Port Coquitlam, what isn't, and how to ride safely and respectfully.

Port Coquitlam follows the Province of B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act. Some e-mobility devices are welcome on our streets and pathways; others aren't permitted anywhere in the city.

Permitted vs. not permitted devices

Rules change when you cross the municipal boundary. The Province's Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project only applies in participating communities. Port Coquitlam is not one of them, even though a direct neighbour is.

• Port Coquitlam: Not a participating community in the Province's pilot. E-scooters are not permitted on any road, sidewalk, or pathway in PoCo, including the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
• Coquitlam & other pilot communities: Some neighbouring municipalities, including Coquitlam, participate in the Province's pilot and permit e-scooter use under its rules. Those rules don't carry over once you cross into PoCo.

A few habits make a big difference. E-bikes are welcome on PoCo's pathways. Riding predictably and respectfully keeps shared spaces safe for everyone.

1. Match your speed to the pathway. Slow down and use your bell when approaching pedestrians, especially on busy stretches of the Traboulay PoCo Trail.
2. Be seen at dawn and dusk. Use lights when visibility is low, and yield to pedestrians on shared pathways. 
3. Charge safely. Always use the manufacturer's certified charger, away from exits, and never leave a battery charging unattended overnight.
4. Check before you buy. Riders must be at least 16. Before buying a device for a family member, confirm it meets the Province's motor-assisted cycle requirements.