Only bikes powered by rechargeable battery will be allowed on the trails during the pilot. The trails selected are the Matthew Henson Trail (Aspen Hill/Silver Spring), Sligo Creek Trail (only the Montgomery County section), Long Branch Trail, Rock Creek Trail, and the paved sections of the Northwest Branch Trail within Montgomery County. Signs will be posted at the selected trails, and public announcements will be made by County government agencies, at least two weeks prior to the start of the program, County officials say.
Paved surface trails where e-bikes and e-scooters could be used during the six-month pilot program |
Gas scooters and electric hoverboards and skateboards will remain illegal on all County trails during the pilot. Bikes cannot have throttle assist mechanisms.
The groundwork for the pilot was laid by a related park directive approved two years ago by the board. Staff are recommending approval of the pilot program.
3 comments:
I had no idea you couldn't already use an E-Bike. They are quiet, and not rockets. Class A bikers on the trails are more dangerous.
Bad idea. Walking is hard enough on the Sligo path due to reckless bicyclists who don't announce themselves. And how is riding motorized conveyances a form of exercise?
Nooooo! The delivery guys use these electric bikes and go 60 mph without paying attention to any rules. The whole path will be a chinese Mexican delivery nightmare
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