A Better City Testimony on the Governors Ride Safe Act, S.3077
June 3, 2026
On Thursday May 28th, Scott Mullen provided testimony to the Joint Committee on Transportation in support of the Governors Ride Safe Act, S.3077. This bill is intentionally grounded in the final report of the Special Commission on Micromobility on which our TDM Director, Scott Mullen, served throughout 2025.
“This is comprehensive, forward-looking legislation that helps to future-proof our laws when new vehicle types emerge, brings clarity and consistency to how and where these devices should operate, and maps a deliberate path toward greater integration of micromobility into our transportation network with safety as a core principle, Mullen testified."
Roughly fifty people joined the hearing to testify overwhelmingly in support of this effort, with some tweaks suggested to make the bill even stronger. The most vocal opposition was focused on the insurance requirements related to mopeds..
This bill was introduced very late in the legislative session and received a hearing within weeks, which speaks to the sense of urgency felt by the Governor and the Transportation Committee Chairs to implement the recommendations of the Commission. Next steps are for the Senate and House to develop their versions with the hope of advancing them to a conference committee before the end of formal session in late July.
You can read our full testimony here and stay tuned for more updates soon.
