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Dunedin commissioners raise safety concerns after multiple recent e‑bike crashes; ask staff to research classifications and mitigation options
Summary
In response to three e‑bike collisions in the region over 72 hours, Dunedin commissioners on Oct. 23 discussed possible local and state responses including legislative advocacy on e‑bike classification, county coordination on Pinellas Trail rules, targeted enforcement and public education, and exploring a downtown walk‑only zone for the trail
Dunedin commissioners on Oct. 23 discussed a cluster of recent e‑bike collisions — including two in Dunedin and one in St. Petersburg — and directed staff to research policy options, regulatory classifications and education campaigns to reduce injuries.
Commissioner DeGard and others opened the discussion saying two accidents in the prior 72 hours — one on the Pinellas Trail and another at the intersection of New York and Maine — plus a separate fatality elsewhere, underscore safety risks as higher‑speed electric bicycles become more common. Commissioners described a mix of contributing factors, including bikes that can reach higher speeds, riders not stopping at intersections, and…
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