A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report with recommendations for an updated statutory and regulatory framework for electric bicycles.
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Overview
This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to study and create a report with recommendations for updating Pennsylvania’s laws and regulations regarding electric bicycles. The study will focus on safety, infrastructure, and permitting to account for the increasing capabilities and potential hazards of modern e-bikes, which have seen significant growth in popularity. Currently, Pennsylvania’s e-bike laws haven’t been updated since 2014, and this resolution aims to modernize the regulatory framework.
Key provisions
- Assess rider, pedestrian, and vehicle safety related to electric bicycles.
- Examine the need for public infrastructure improvements to support electric bicycles.
- Evaluate permitting systems for electric bicycles, considering their increased capabilities and potential risks.
- The Joint State Government Commission must submit a report within one year of the resolution's adoption.
Who is affected
- Electric bicycle users
- Pedestrians
- Vehicle operators
- State government agencies (specifically the Joint State Government Commission and the Transportation Committee)
- Infrastructure planners
Notable changes
- Pennsylvania’s existing e-bike laws, last updated in 2014, are being reviewed and potentially revised.
- The resolution addresses the evolving nature of electric bicycle technology and its increased capabilities.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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