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Brentwood commissioners discuss e-bike safety, education and possible ordinance changes
Summary
City staff, police and BikeWalk Brentwood outlined crash data, Tennessee rules for e-bikes and early recommendations emphasizing education, targeted enforcement and limited regulatory changes for shared paths.
City staff briefed Brentwood commissioners on recent local e-bike incidents and on the legal framework for electric bicycles in Tennessee, and commissioners and staff discussed education, enforcement and possible ordinance cleanups to address safety on sidewalks, multiuse paths and near schools.
City staff opened the discussion saying, “we show 7 e bike related crashes, juveniles between 7 and 15 years old, from August 24 to September,” and described injuries that included abrasions, lacerations, head injuries and broken wrists. Staff and members of BikeWalk Brentwood said the group is continuing to gather input and working with Williamson County Schools on safety around campuses.
BikeWalk Brentwood’s early recommendations — relayed by staff during the meeting — would allow class 1 and 2 e-bikes and e-scooters (both capped at 20 mph) on public paved paths while considering banning class 3 e-bikes (pedal-assist…
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