Committee debates e-bike use on gravity trails, flags enforcement and liability concerns

Committee members highlighted specific spots on the gravity and flow trails where e-bikes could create safety problems and questioned whether the city should allow them on those alignments. "It's a great concept, but there's a couple spots that are really worrisome," S3 said, pointing to areas immediately after a jump and near turns where downhill speeds increase.

Members discussed mitigation options including additional clearing for sightlines, heavy signage informing riders of fast-bike traffic, and enforcement by rangers. S4 said rangers could cite a rider for violations if staff pursued enforcement, while S2 warned that devices like turnstiles could impede emergency vehicles and high-speed e-bikes could bypass controls. No policy change was adopted; the committee left the matter for future review alongside signage and enforcement planning.