E-bikes allowed on Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, riders must follow 15 mph limit

Mahoning Valley - E-bikes are growing in popularity on the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway, but some riders may be confused by signs along the trail that say “no motorized vehicles, bicycling.”

Under Ohio law, e-bikes are not considered motorized vehicles, and Mill Creek MetroParks’ rules follow state guidance.

The key difference is how they’re powered: motorized bikes run on combustion engines, while e-bikes are electric.

“E-bikes are allowed on our Mill Creek Metro Parks Bikeway,” said Jaime Yohman, Community Engagement Director for Mill Creek MetroParks, “They do follow the same rules as our regular pedal bikes.”

Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are the type of electric bikes permitted on the trail.

While these bikes can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, the speed limit on the bik