2025 December SAFE Network - Consensus Building Model Policy for E-Bikes

Tragic headlines of teen e-bike rider crashes have municipalities scrambling to pass new ordinances to address this legitimate concern. Although well intentioned, these new laws are often misinformed, overly restrictive and are a disproportionate response to the true cause of roadway fatalities. With many applicable laws already in place but unknown or misunderstood does it make sense to create more bureaucracy related to this issue? Can we simplify terms to improve understanding? Hear from our panel of experts and share your thoughts on what model policy for “E-bikes” should look like. Panelists -Matt Moore, People For Bikes -Leigh Ann Von Hagen, New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center -Samuel Rosenthal, New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center -Corey Hannigan, Tri-State Transportation Campaign -Karin Vanoppen, LDU NJ, Los Deliveristas Unidos Moderator -Paul Mickiewicz, Program Manager, New Jersey Bike Walk Coalition