Boise is seeking community volunteers to help guide the city’s approach to electric bikes and scooters, as devices like e-bikes and e-scooters have grown increasingly common on Boise streets and pathways. Mayor Lauren McLean and the Boise City Council announced Thursday that two at-large positions are open on the newly formed E-Mobility Task Force, with applications due by August 2, 2026.
Task Force Mission and Membership
The E-Mobility Task Force will tackle two main responsibilities: developing public education campaigns around e-mobility safety and providing input on potential policy changes related to electric-powered personal devices. The city aims to balance the convenience and environmental benefits of e-bikes and e-scooters with community safety concerns as usage expands across Ada County’s largest city.
The task force already includes representatives from healthcare, public safety, education, and other community organizations, along with parents and youth perspectives. City officials are now recruiting two additional volunteer members to round out the group and ensure diverse community voices shape the conversation around e-mobility’s future in Boise.
How to Apply
The city is accepting applications from Boise residents age 12 and older. Applicants must commit to attending one two-hour meeting per month from August through December 2026—a five-month initial term. Those interested can submit applications through the City of Boise website by the August 2 deadline.
Mayor McLean emphasized the importance of resident input on the issue. “Boise residents care deeply about how we share our streets, pathways, and public spaces,” she said, underscoring that the city wants diverse perspectives as it develops guidance and policies affecting how residents and visitors use e-mobility devices.
Why It Matters for Boise
E-bikes and e-scooters have transformed urban transportation across Boise and the broader Treasure Valley. While the devices offer convenient, low-emission alternatives to cars, their rapid adoption has raised questions about safe coexistence with pedestrians, cyclists, and traditional vehicles. The task force’s work will directly influence how the city educates the public and potentially regulates e-mobility use on city streets and pathways—decisions that affect commuters, families, and business owners throughout Boise.
The positions offer residents an opportunity to shape local policy at an early stage, before e-mobility regulations become more formal or restrictive. Volunteers interested in transportation, public safety, or community engagement can have a direct voice in the process.
What Comes Next
Interested Boise residents should visit the City of Boise website to complete and submit applications by August 2, 2026. The task force will begin monthly meetings in August and run through December. Those selected will work alongside existing task force members—healthcare professionals, public safety officials, educators, and community advocates—to shape recommendations that the city and council will consider in future policy decisions.
For more information about applying or to learn about other ways to engage with Boise city government, residents can contact the City of Boise directly through its official website or attend a public city council meeting.