L.A. City Council Panel Proposes E-Bike Ban on Recreational Trails Citing Safety Concerns
A Los Angeles City Council panel has voted to propose a ban on electric bikes from most city recreational trails, citing safety concerns for hikers and equestrians. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the measure with a 3-0 vote. The proposal, initiated by councilmember John Lee, aims to address the gray area in current regulations regarding e-bikes on trails. While regular bikes are already banned from trails, e-bikes have not been explicitly addressed until now. The proposed ban would still allow e-bikes on designated bikeways, such as those along the L.A. River and city beaches. The measure will next be reviewed by the council’s Transportation Committee before potentially advancing to the full City Council for approval. 
