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BPAC urges council to back e‑bike safety and awareness campaign
Summary
Emily Sullivan, chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee, asked the council to support a bilingual e‑bike safety and awareness campaign focused on youth, hotel/restaurant workers and drivers; the group proposed helmet giveaways and school outreach tied to National Bike to School Day.
Emily Sullivan, chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee, presented an e‑bike safety and awareness campaign proposal to the Middletown Town Council on March 3, asking for the council’s support and coordination with town staff and the police department.
Sullivan said Rhode Island law requires e‑bike operators to be at least 16 years old, mandates helmets for riders up to age 21 and requires e‑bikes to obey traffic laws. She reviewed the three federal classifications of e‑bikes (Class 1 and 2 limited to about 20 mph, Class 3 up to 28 mph) and warned that simple modifications can make an…
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