November 16: The Future of E-Bikes in Bend? in Partnership with The Bulletin

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The Future of E-Bikes in Bend? What can we do to prevent further tragedies while acknowledging the importance of e-bikes role in mobility and transportation.

E-bikes came onto the market quickly and the industry has exploded in Central Oregon from kids to retirees. It presents a great opportunity for alternative transportation that provides equity for those with disabilities, mobility issues and longer commutes. But it is also causing conflicts among transportation users, on trails and injuries. How do we now create a system of education, safety, policies and enforcement that acknowledges e-bikes popularity and increased usage?

Panelists:

Emerson Levy, District 53 State Representative

Brian Potwin, Executive Director at Commute Options

Bill Lynch, Board President with the Central Oregon Trails Alliance

Moderated by Anna Kaminski, City and County Reporter at The Bulletin

Resources:

E-bike rules statewide might change in honor of a Bend teen's fatal accident - The Bulletin

Bend seniors riding e-bikes on forest trails expect rules to change soon- The Bulletin

Class 1 E-Bike Community Conversations Findings Report-Deschutes Trails Coalition

Recording of E-Bike Laws - Let's Talk

The E-Bike Rights Guide from Thomas, Coon, Newton & Frost

Oregon Moped, Motorized Scooter Pocket Bike Guide

The Commute Options Introduction to E-Bike Riding Course