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Bill to tighten rules for e‑bikes, mopeds and bike‑lane planning wins safety advocates' testimony
Summary
Senate Bill 2347, presented by Senator Nick Collins, would raise penalties for dangerous operation of motorized bicycles and require public hearings and disability‑access review for proposed bike lanes; witnesses including a criminologist and disability advocates described pedestrian safety concerns.
Senator Nick Collins and witnesses urged the Joint Committee on Transportation to support Senate Bill 2347, a package of transportation safety proposals that would increase penalties for illegal or dangerous operation of motorized bicycles, scooters, electric bicycles and mopeds and require additional oversight and community engagement when constructing bike lanes.
"This legislation seeks to strengthen regulations and increase accountability for motorized bicycles, scooters, e bikes, and mopeds with the goal of protecting public safety throughout the Commonwealth," Senator Nick Collins told the committee. Collins said commercial delivery growth has contributed to an increase in erratic and unsafe operation and that some of these…
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