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Assembly committee advances bill banning piggybacking on Class 1 bikeways after safety testimony
Summary
The Assembly Transportation Committee advanced AB 16 14, which would prohibit riding as a passenger on bicycles and e‑bikes on Class 1 bikeways. Supporters, including pediatric trauma surgeons, said piggybacking increases severe injuries; People For Bikes warned of unintended consequences for families and low‑income riders.
Assemblymember Dixon introduced AB 16 14 on April 13, telling the Assembly Transportation Committee the bill would extend an existing prohibition on piggybacking from streets and sidewalks to Class 1 bikeways to improve rider and pedestrian safety. The author described the measure as ‘‘a common sense measure that prohibits piggybacking on bikes and e‑bikes on a class 1 bikeway.’’
Ryan Spencer, speaking for the California Orthopedic Association, thanked the author and deferred remaining comments to Dr. Francois Lalonde of…
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