SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—The San Clemente City Council unanimously voted for an electric bicycle (e-bike) ban from its beach trail, beaches, and pier during a Jan. 18 meeting, excluding the inland trails at the request of council members and residents. After a year of discussions, reviews, and public input, the council prohibited e-bikes on the path stretching nearly two and a half miles along the coast before more accidents and injuries occurred. “We have over 2.5 million people walking that trail every year,” Councilwoman Laura Ferguson said during the meeting. “We have people getting hit and speeding—it’s very narrow with a lot of use.” Regulars of the beach trail and supporters of the e-bike ban voiced their concerns over the general lack of safety while walking or exercising on the path. Initially, the beach trail allowed the use of regular bicycles as designers probably didn’t anticipate 30 mph electric-powered two-wheelers without …