Officials in Long Beach are looking to enhance safety for e-bike riders and the general public with a new initiative.

The proposed Long Beach “E-BIKES” law (Electric Bicycle Interventions to Keep Everyone Safe) would amend the city’s current municipal code to provide “local safety regulations related to e-bike usage within the city’s public rights-of-way and the Los Angeles County river paths along the Long Beach city limits,” the proposal states.

The proposal, which was submitted by Long Beach Fourth District Councilman Daryl Supernaw, notes that e-bikes have become a popular mode of transportation in Long Beach in addition to the general L.A. area. The rapid growth in popularity, however, has led to some conflicts.

“The increased speed, quiet operation, and accessibility of e-bikes ha

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