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Marysville launches ebike education campaign; police emphasize education-first enforcement
Summary
Communications and police staff previewed a city ebike education campaign tied to Washington’s new e‑bike law; police said enforcement will prioritize education and outreach, including handlebar hangers distributed by officers.
City communications and police leaders outlined an education‑focused campaign on e‑bikes after the Legislature updated state rules. Communications manager Lauren Homiak previewed a new “Biking in Marysville” web page that summarizes local rules, shows a new biking map created by GIS, and links to state guidance on e‑bike classifications (Senate Bill 6110). The page will include safety, etiquette and links to resources; QR codes tied to historic utility box wraps were also discussed.
Assistant Chief Wallace said the police department will prioritize education and outreach as the law is implemented. Officers in the bicycle unit are being provided information cards and handlebar hangers to distribute; Wallace said the department will emphasize the three‑component approach—education, engineering and enforcement—and will leverage interactions at public events to start conversations with riders.
Council members praised the materials. Council member Perkins called the hangers “a nice tool” to distribute to riders and families. Council member Richards asked whether the city could distribute materials through retailers; Wallace said the first run focused on social media and officer distribution but that retail outreach could be considered later.
Next steps: communications will publish the page, run social media and coordinate with the Police Department’s community services and bicycle unit to distribute educational materials and monitor program effectiveness.
