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Hermosa Beach police, ebikesense urge e-bike riders to ride single file
Summary
Police Chief Paula Baron and a representative from ebikesense urged riders to avoid riding side by side, saying it increases collision risk, and recommended riding single file with space between riders.
Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paula Baron opened a short public-safety announcement encouraging safer e-bike riding, saying the briefing "could save your life or someone else's in the future." Chief Baron introduced the message on behalf of the Hermosa Beach Police Department and turned the floor over to a guest from ebikesense.
Megan, who identified herself as "Megan with ebikesense," described a common risky practice: "Riding side by side with friends instead of single file." She said that when two riders travel abreast "you make it harder for cars to pass safely" and that riding side by side "increases the risk of collisions" because handlebars can tangle and riders have less room to maneuver. Megan recommended that riders "always ride single file and leave enough space between you and a rider." The speakers did not announce any new local regulations or follow-up actions; the message was presented as a public-safety advisory.
The announcement focused on road-sharing behavior and practical steps riders can take to reduce collisions with motor vehicles and to make it easier for drivers to pass safely. No votes, motions, or official departmental policy changes were recorded during the message.
