E-bike safety

An ER physician and father of three, he described catastrophic e-bike injuries — skull fractures and intubated children — arguing e-conveyances behave like motorcycles, not bicycles.

Described dangerous riding conditions on bike trails caused by juveniles and suggested bike impoundment penalties.

Reported dangerous near-misses with toddlers and verbal abuse from reckless e-bike riders at Prospector Park, calling for stronger enforcement.

Requested modifications to allow e-bikes on paved park pathways at low speeds and urged clear signage before ordinance enforcement.

Questioned restrictions on e-bikes at public events and asked about ticket fine revenue splits with the county.