E-Bike Etiquette and Trail Access
October 25, 2023E-bikes are growing in Michigan! We’re excited to see it — e-bikes are a great way to extend the benefits of bicycling to more people, and to get around efficiently and affordably. The average price of a new car in March 2023 was over $48,000. With typical prices ranging from $1,500 to $3,000, e-bikes can...
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E-bikes Set For Hearing
September 5, 2017Three bills regarding electric-assist bicycles, or e-bikes, are scheduled for a hearing in front of the House Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee tomorrow, September 6, 2017, at noon in Lansing. The bills, HB 4781, 4782, and 4783, will make amendments to the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC) to establish three definitions and classifications for e-bikes and will outline conditions for lawfully operating...
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E-bike Law: What You Need To Know
August 11, 2017On October 29, 2017, Governor Snyder signed LMB’s e-bike legislation into law! This legislation, HB 4781, 4782, and 4783, amends the Michigan Vehicle Code (MVC) to clarify the definition of e-bikes and outlines where e-bikes can be ridden legally on Michigan roadways and trails. E-bike use has grown rapidly in Michigan creating an urgent need...
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Legislative Update: E-bikes
June 27, 2017After a great response to our e-bike demonstration at Lucinda Means Advocacy Day, we have recently learned that the following legislation has been introduced: HB 4781 Introduced by Representative Holly Hughes on 6/20/2017; referred to Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. Allows for use of electric bicycles on certain trails. Amends 1994 PA 451 by amending section 72105...
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