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Ridgewood-Glen Rock
patch.com > new-jersey > ridgewood > new-shoprite-supermarket-will-replace-closed-acme-bergen-county-see-when

This Year's Ridgewood Car Show Will Include Sept. 11 Tribute

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (145+ words) RIDGEWOOD, NJ — This year's Ridgewood car show will include a special tribute ceremony for those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The 34th Annual Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Car Show will take place 6-9 p.m. in downtown Ridgewood. "Enjoy an evening…...

Across Michigan
patch.com > michigan > across-mi > mi-senator-wants-regulate-electric-bikes-public-sidewalks-trails

MI Senator Wants To Regulate Electric Bikes On Public Sidewalks, Trails

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (288+ words) LANSING, MI — Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R-White Lake) has proposed regulating electric bikes on public sidewalks and trails. Senate Bill 1156 would ban children under the age of 14 from riding an e-bike on a public sidewalk, road or trail. Additionally, anyone…...

Ashburn
patch.com > virginia > ashburn > loudoun-county-school-district-bans-e-bike-use-school-property

Loudoun County School District Bans E-Bike Use On School Property

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (227+ words) ASHBURN, VA – E-bike use is now banned on Loudoun County Public Schools' property, the school system announced with recently updated regulations According to LCPS, no motorized or electric-powered personal transport devices may be operated on school grounds. Students may ride…...

Los Angeles
patch.com > california > los-angeles > crashes-battery-fires-spur-la-push-regulate-e-bikes-mopeds

Crashes, Battery Fires Spur LA Push To Regulate E-Bikes, Mopeds

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) LOS ANGELES, CA — City officials will study new regulations for e-bikes, e-motos and electric mopeds amid concerns about crashes, illegal modifications and battery safety. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and several…...

New Canaan
patch.com > connecticut > newcanaan > new-canaan-police-release-statement-back-school-traffic-safety-e-bike

New Canaan Police Release Statement On Back-to-School Traffic Safety, E-Bike Awareness

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (235+ words) NEW CANAAN, CT — As the 2026–2027 school year begins, New Canaan police want to ensure that every student, parent, pedestrian and commuter travels safely across town. In a memo posted to the town website on Tuesday, Chief John DiFederico said with…...

Peabody
patch.com > massachusetts > peabody > peabody-host-e-bike-scooter-dirt-bike-safety-forum

Peabody To Host E-Bike, Scooter, Dirt Bike Safety Forum

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (169+ words) PEABODY, MA — Peabody's Safety Task Force has partnered with Safe Routes to Schools to host a Community Safety Forum focused on bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and dirt bikes. The event is set for the Higgins Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The…...

Plainfield
patch.com > illinois > plainfield > e-bikes-e-scooters-plainfield-what-know-new-school-year-starts

E-Bikes, E-Scooters In Plainfield: What To Know As New School Year Starts

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (157+ words) PLAINFIELD, IL — As Plainfield students return to the classroom, police are reminding children and their parents of the rules of e-bikes and scooters. The Plainfield Village Board adopted an ordinance in September 2025 regulating the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in…...

Hillsborough
patch.com > new-jersey > hillsborough > montgomery-township-expands-bicycle-safety-outreach-kids

Montgomery Township Expands Bicycle Safety Outreach For Kids

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (296+ words) MONTGOMERY, NJ — Montgomery Township police recently partnered with local health and transportation groups to bring bicycle safety lessons to children through two community events. According to the Montgomery Township Police Department, the department’s Traffic Safety Unit worked with the Montgomery…...

San Rafael
patch.com > california > sanrafael > amp > 34/67/0922 > e-bike-injury-rate-still-nearly-4-times-higher-among-marin-youth-despite-decline

E-Bike Injury Rate Still Nearly 4 Times Higher Among Marin Youth Despite Decline

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (505+ words) MARIN COUNTY, CA — E-bike accident rates among Marin County children have fallen over the past two years, but young riders continue to experience accidents at a rate nearly four times higher than other age groups, according to new county data....