In an annual joint meeting on June 6 between the Laguna Beach Unified School District and city council, members of the Police Department reviewed recent advancements in electric bike—also known as “e-bikes”—safety for students traveling to school.
Over 120 students at Thurston Middle School in Laguna Beach, California, have received education in the safe operation of e-bikes, bike maintenance, and rules of the road from city police officers in an effort to reduce collisions.
According to a presentation to the joint council meeting, Captain Mike Peters reported the data shows the program has successfully led to a decrease in e-bike related accidents, calls for service, and tickets….