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Brentwood staff recommend education, advisory speeds and 'no‑throttle' zones as first steps in e‑bike policy
Summary
Staff told the commission that rising e‑bike use and juvenile injuries merit a coordinated strategy focused on education, advisory speeds, signage and targeted ordinance tweaks—especially a proposed no‑throttle approach in shared spaces—while staff will draft specific code language after state law is finalized.
City staff recommended that the Brentwood Board of Commissioners start with public education, advisory signage and limited ordinance tweaks to address a recent rise in e‑bike use and related safety concerns.
A staff presentation reviewed local police data covering a recent sample period that included juvenile crash and injury reports and explained Tennessee’s e‑bike classes and the city’s regulatory options. The staff member said the town’s focus should be on distinguishing class 1–3 devices (motor ≤750 watts; class 1 and 2 generally allowed where regular bikes are…
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