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Council members cite e‑bike injuries and state bill that would set 10 mph sidewalk speed limit
Summary
Councilmembers described a Rotary presentation from the district attorney’s office about enforcement against illegal e‑bikes and referenced a state Assembly bill that would allow local speed limits on multiuse paths and set a 10 mph statewide speed limit on sidewalks.
Councilmembers reported on a Rotary Club briefing by an Orange County District Attorney representative about enforcement challenges involving electric motorcycles and e‑bikes and the need for legislative solutions.
"There's an Assembly Bill that is moving bipartisan and ... it also sets a 10 mile per hour statewide speed limit on sidewalks," Councilmember Sinekle said during her report, urging the council to consider local ordinance updates for bikes and e‑scooters and to follow state developments.
Members said they invited local youths and crash survivors to the Rotary briefing to illustrate real harms caused by illegal e‑bike use; one councilmember described inviting a local resident who survived a serious e‑bike crash to put a human face on enforcement challenges. Councilmembers suggested adding e‑bike and sidewalk speed issues to a future meeting agenda for policy review.
