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Conservation director: pedal-assist e-bikes allowed on Flint River Trail; throttle-only models banned
Summary
Conservation Director Chris Lee said pedal‑assist e‑bikes are permitted on Flint River Trail but throttle-only e‑bikes are not; Sheriff Kevin Glendening outlined state-legal specifications for e‑bikes.
Conservation Director Chris Lee told the Des Moines County Board on July 14 that e-bikes that are "pedal friendly" are allowed on the Flint River Trail, while e-bikes that rely only on a throttle are not permitted.
County Sheriff Kevin Glendening provided guidance on legal e-bike specifications, saying the units "should be 750 watts and 20 mph top speed to be legal." He added that Class 3 e-bikes "go faster, up to roughly 28 mph," and that operators of those models must be at least 16 years old and a licensed driver.
The statements were made during department reports and the public-input portion of the meeting; the board did not take formal regulatory action on e-bike rules at this session. Any changes to trail access or enforcement were not decided and would require follow-up by the appropriate county office.
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