After months of confidential mediation with parties that oppose sharing trails with bikes, Marin Water staff has settled with the litigants and agreed to rescind the two previously approved pilots. A modified two year Class 1 E-bike pilot will be allowed to proceed. We are deeply disappointed in this development but will continue to work toward our trail sharing goals.
Read about what MCBC is doing about e-bikes and how Marin is leading when it comes to e-bike safety and education.
In April 2024, the Marin County Civil Grand Jury released a report about e-bike safety highlighting the potential risks to Marin’s teenage e-bike riders. Towns and cities across the county are being asked to respond to the report’s findings and detail whether or not they will implement its recommendations. Read our detailed and insightful take on the findings.
E-bikes are a great way to stay active and healthy, while also providing an independent and sustainable mode of transportation. Learn more about how to choose the right bike, staying on top of maintenance, and e-bike safety training.
With the rise in popularity, we’ve also seen a wide variety of products touted as “e-bikes” hit the market and some seem more like a motorbike than a bicycle, so what’s the deal?
