Time to reign in E-bikes?

June 28, 2024

Here is notice of a city study session that is way, way overdue:

On Monday, July 1 at 6pm in Council Chambers, there will be a City Council Study Session regarding micromobility devices (e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar devices). The City Council will discuss applicable State laws and review applicable City ordinances. Please attend to learn more and help inform the City Council's discussion about potential future regulations.

There are kids all over town zipping along at motorcycle speeds with no driving experience or knowledge of traffic laws. When one of them gets hit you know whose "fault" it will be.

I also wonder if the litter e-bike issue will be addressed. They are laying around for days all over town, too.

Posted in General, Streets of Burlingame

6 responses to “Time to reign in E-bikes?”

HMB

June 28, 2024

Yep, those things are a “reign” of terror!
Paloma Ave

June 28, 2024

We will be there!
Barking Dog

August 28, 2024

Why is a San Mateo resident and sitting Planning Commissioner in San Mateo sending her kids to school in Burlingame?
https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/families-biking-back-to-school-in-san-mateo-county/article_1cdd3b54-64e4-11ef-9a11-5f876e76af11
Paloma Ave

August 11, 2025

Not that someone has died, with an e-bike involved, maybe our local government will take some action?
Not holding my breath!
Joe

August 12, 2025

I had the same thought when I read the BPD updated release which states:
As previously reported, officers responded to a major injury collision involving a sedan and pedestrians in front of a restaurant. Two children were struck by the vehicle while on the sidewalk in front of the business.
The investigation has determined that the vehicle was entering the roadway of Donnelly Avenue from the driveway of Municipal Parking Lot D when it was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The vehicle then accelerated forward across Donnelly Avenue, onto the north sidewalk, and into the Truffle Bar Restaurant, where it came to rest.
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I’m hoping we will get more details on this terrible, terrible incident.
Paloma Ave

August 13, 2025

Anything with a motor should require a license and insurance.

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