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Ross council backs staff response to grand jury on throttle e-bikes, agrees to further study and school coordination

Town of Ross Council · July 12, 2024
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After public testimony citing youth injuries, the Town of Ross council approved staff’s draft response to the Marin County civil grand jury report on Class 2 throttle e-bikes and agreed to agendize the issue for future discussion with schools and the county police chiefs’ task force.

The Town of Ross council on a 4–0 vote approved staff’s draft response to the Marin County civil grand jury report that urged limits on throttle (Class 2) e-bikes for under‑16 riders and other safety measures. The decision follows extended public comment calling for quicker local action and for the town to press the Ross School District to register higher‑powered e‑bikes.

Public commenters framed the matter as an urgent youth‑safety issue. "They go from 0 to 30 miles per hour in about 10 seconds," said Bob Mittelstedt, cofounder of local nonprofit Ebike Access, showing photos he said depict Super73‑style…

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