Union County, New Jersey has banned e-bikes and motorized scooters from county parks. An executive order was signed this week, and it takes effect right away. The ban covers county trails, bridges, lawns, wooded areas, playgrounds, and any other county-controlled land. It applies to e-bikes, scooters, and other small electric vehicles. County leaders say the…
Rad Power, one of the biggest names in U.S. e-bikes, has just settled a lawsuit in California. The case revolved around a RadRunner Plus model. The rider said the bike abruptly stopped, causing him to fall, get injured, and damage property. The company and plaintiff reached a settlement in 2025. But this settlement is just…
Blaupunkt, the German brand best known for car audio, is moving part of its e-bike operations to the United States. The company will relocate assembly from Paraguay to Western North Carolina. The frames will still be built overseas in Malaysia and China. But the final step โ putting the bikes together โ will now take…
E-bikes are everywhere these days. Students love them because they are quick, fun, and affordable. But now Hawaiสปiโs politicians want to tighten the rules. Some want bans on e-bikes at schools. Others call for stronger limits on what kinds of bikes are even legal. Why Hawaiสปi leaders are worried Traffic deaths in Hawaiสปi are rising…
Brook Park, Ohio โ The city of Brook Park has approved a new ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, commonly called e-bikes. The goal is to make riding safer and reduce confusion over rules. What the new rules say Why this is important What to watch going forward For more news on electric bikes click here…
The rules about e-bikes can be confusing. In Anchorage, Alaska, whether you can ride on the sidewalk depends on your bike type and speed. Letโs break it down. Anchorage Rules on Sidewalk Riding Why These Rules Exist Fast e-bikes can move quickly and may be dangerous on crowded sidewalks. The rules separate fast e-bikes (on…
Des Moines, Iowa โ The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is calling for stronger regulations on e-bike models that seem to be more like motorcycles in disguise. The push comes as e-bike injuries surge across the state and the country. Whatโs Going On Luke Hoffman, executive director of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, says many bikes sold as…
Good news: Connecticut is making the rules around electric bikes clearer. With more people riding strong e-bikes, the state is updating laws to keep everyone safer. Hereโs what you need to know. Key Changes Why These Changes Are Coming What Riders Need to Do Here are some actions you (or someone riding) should take to…
Hawaii has taken action. Governor Josh Green signed an executive order aimed at non-conforming e-bikes. The goal: make e-bike safety, performance, and classification rules clear and enforced across the state. Whatโs in the Executive Order Why This Matters What Riders & Sellers Should Watch What Still Needs to Be Clarified Bottom Line Hawaii is stepping…
Trek has officially entered the e-gravel bike market with the release of the Checkpoint+ SL. This new electric gravel bike blends Trekโs proven gravel geometry with modern e-bike technology. For riders looking to explore dirt roads, mixed terrain, and long adventures, the Checkpoint+ SL delivers both performance and comfort. What Makes the Trek Checkpoint+ SL…
The European Public Prosecutorโs Office (EPPO) has made a big bust. They seized 2,435 shipping containers worth around โฌ250 million in Greece. Many of them held e-bikes and e-scooters. What Happened Whoโs Involved & What Charges Bigger Picture & Related Findings Why It Matters to Others Final Thoughts Operation Calypso is one of the largest…
Boston, Massachusetts City Councilor Ed Flynn is calling for a ban on mopeds and electric bikes (e-bikes) used for third-party food delivery services like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. He says the vehicles are making city streets dangerous and putting pedestrians at risk. Why the Ban Is Being Proposed Flynn argues the city is facing…
Palm Coast, Florida is rewriting the rules for e-bikes. In a 4โ1 vote, the City Council approved a new version of its ordinance on first reading. The changes include scrapping a proposed speed limit, lowering the minimum riding age to 11, and allowing student IDs instead of government-issued identification. The ordinance isnโt final yet. A…
Hackensack, New Jersey โ U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has introduced a federal bill called the S.A.F.E. Ride Act. The goal: reduce e-bike injuries and make riding safer. This comes amid growing concern over crashes involving children across New Jersey. What the S.A.F.E. Ride Act Would Do Gottheimerโs plan has several parts: Why Now How…
Accidents involving e-bikes, scooters, and other electric rideables are climbing sharply in Northern Virginia. Loudoun County is seeing one of the biggest jumps. Local officials are raising alarms โ and launching a safety push. The Numbers The Loudoun County Sheriffโs Office reports a 70% increase in crashes involving pedestrians, bicycles, e-bikes, and electric scooters in…
Palm Coast in Florida is considering stricter rules for e-bikes. A draft ordinance has been introduced by the city attorney, with backing from Sheriff Rick Staly. The proposal would go further than state law, aiming to improve public safety Key Proposals Violations could lead to a $100 fine. For off-road style e-cycles, the city may…
When Londonโs Tube network shut down for a second day on September 9, 2025, commuters scrambled for alternatives. Some walked. Many took buses and boats. And lots turned to electric bike-sharing. Record Numbers on the Roads The numbers tell the story. And these werenโt just short hops. Trips grew longer and farther than usual. According…
Unfolding a New Chapter Marked with Innovation Hong Kong, September 9, 2025 / โ DAHON TECH (Stock Code: 02543.HK), the global leader in folding bicycles, officially debuted on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today, garnering the attention of the Hong Kong capital market as a โStar Stockโ of 2025. During the…
More kids in Johnson County are riding e-bikes and scooters. And thatโs causing concern. Some cities, like Prairie Village, say complaints are way up. In fact, the police there have gotten almost five times more calls about e-bikes and scooters this year compared to 2024. Most of the calls are about unsafe ridingโkids speeding, ignoring…
New York City is stepping up its effort to make e-bikes safer. A new plan could give the NYPD the power to take away electric bike batteries that arenโt certified as safe. Whatโs the Plan? The idea comes from the FDNY. It focuses on removing non-certified e-bike batteries from the streets. These are batteries that…
Bay Village, Ohio, leaders are taking a closer look at e-bikes. Complaints from residents have been piling up, and city officials say itโs time to update the rules. The main concern? Safety. Many people have reported close calls between pedestrians and fast-moving e-bikes on sidewalks. Police Chief Robert Gillespie said the number of crashes is…
Red means stop. But for many riders in the UKโs busiest cities, the message isnโt sinking in. A major study observed more than 7,500 cyclists, 11,000 pedestrians, and 26,000 cars at 80 junctions in London, Manchester, and Glasgow last month. The findings show that red lights are routinely ignored โ sometimes by half of all…
A new hum has taken over South Charlotte streets. It isnโt a car engine. Itโs the roar of electric bikesโsome hitting 50โฏmph. Neighbors are rattled. โThere are lots of middle schoolers doing wheelies, not paying attention. Theyโre in the streets,โ one parent reported. Through Nextdoor and other community apps, posts fly: blurry photos. Warnings. Close…
Electric bikes and scooters are running into new restrictions in Johnson County. Johnson County Management, a property group in Overland Park, announced a ban for riders under 18. The rule applies to all of its shopping centers, including Ranch Mart, Stanley Square, Nall Valley Shops, and the Village Shops at 135th & Antioch. โSafety is…
Electric bikes have taken cities by storm. Now, one Swiss company wants to do the same on the water. Meet OTTER, a startup on a mission to bring pedal-powered fun โ with a boost of electric assist โ to lakes, rivers, and coastlines. Their flagship product, the Otter Explorer, is a two-person electric water bike….
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