Berkley Considers E-Bike Ban Amid Rising Safety Concerns in Metro Detroit
The city of Berkley, Michigan, is considering a ban on e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards from sidewalks and parks, with a proposal scheduled for discussion at an upcoming city council meeting. This move comes as police and medical professionals in Metro Detroit report a significant increase in crashes and injuries involving e-bikes, which can reach speeds of 20 to 30 miles per hour. Emergency room doctors at DMC have observed a rise in head and upper-extremity injuries due to the higher speeds and frequent lack of helmet use among riders. Other nearby cities, including Dearborn Heights and Grosse Pointe Woods, have already banned e-bikes on city property due to safety concerns, while South Lyon has prohibited them from downtown sidewalks. The proposal in Berkley also suggests an age requirement of at least 14 years for e-bike riders, though lower-speed models might be exempt from age or helmet mandates. A fatal collision involving an e-bike and a road commission truck in Ferndale in June further underscor... 
