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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051226-03.1 KALIN, ALAN - EMAIL 2Danville Sidewalk and Park Path E-Bike Survey To: Mayor and Members of the Danville Town Council Subject: Public Support for Prohibiting E-Bikes on Residential Sidewalks and Park Paths Date: May 11, 2026 Executive Summary For safety reasons, Danville already bans electric bikes on sidewalks in the business district. For the same reasons, the ban should be extended to residential sidewalks and park paths. To assist the Town Council, we conducted the Danville Sidewalk and Park Path E-Bike Survey. As May 11th (10am): 676 responses, approximately 88% want this Council to protect them by extending the ban. The vast majority of respondents reported that they feel unsafe on residential sidewalks and park paths due to e-bikes and similar devices. The primary reason given for supporting the extended ban is safety of pedestrians. The danger presented by e-bikes and similar devices is well-documented. For the last 16 months, Danville Collision Summary Reports identified nine e-bike collisions, at least seven involving riders age 16 or younger. That figure represents only collisions reported to the police, and the Transportation Manager acknowledges that “a lot of accidents” do not get reported . As the John Muir Health chief medical officer testified last month, the hospital’s data show an "alarming trend" involving "high speed" devices with "motorcycle level" injuries (Photo below: Dr. Russell Rodriguez). 2 E-bikes have many benefits, and we are not proposing a ban on e-bikes. We are simply asking to keep them out of pedestrian spaces used by children, seniors, families, runners, dog walkers, and people with limited mobility. In addition to addressing the immediate safety concern, extending the ban will help the Danville Police enforce existing laws against the e-motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes that have become prevalent in our schools and on our street. Officers would not need to determine motor wattage, top speed, software settings, or whether a device technically qualifies as a l awful e-bike. The enforceable violation would simply be operating a motorized device of any type on a pedestrian sidewalk or Town-managed park path. (Photo: E-moto on sidewalk, Brookside Drive, Danville) In 2024, the Bicycle Advisory Committee recommended, and the Town Council enacted a ban on electric devices on business district sidewalks. This was based on common sense and complaints of businesses, not on collision data. To be consistent and even-handed, common sense and the survey results should also be sufficient to extend the ban to residential sidewalks. 3 The staff report overstates the "conclusion" of the Bicycle Advisory Commission. The BAC's official action was to vote 3-2, with one member absent, to maintain the current Municipal Code provisions against operating any vehicle on sidewalks in a manner that endangers pedestrians or property, without any specific bans. One member expressed the view, attributed by the Staff report to the Commission, that redirecting higher speed electric devices to streets "does not necessarily create a safer overall outcome" than allowing them on sidewalks. That equivocal assertion, couched in terms of "does not necessarily," may be true from the perspective of bicyclists. Most certainly, though, it is not true for pedestrians who have no other place to walk. Danville does not have a Pedestrian Advisory Committee, but if it did, the results would probably be the opposite. From an overall perspective, if the choice is whether two -wheelers capable of 20-40 mph are a better fit with cars with comparable speeds or with pedestrians who walk at 4 -5 mph, the answer should be clear. Keep in mind also that the speed limit for cars in most residential areas is 20-25 mph, similar to the top speeds for these electric devices. And for streets with bike lanes, the answer is even clearer. Although not mentioned in the Staff Report, other BAC members suggested banning all throttle devices, whether considered Class 2 or e-motos, from residential sidewalks or imposing an age requirement. But the staff advised them that the Commission was limited to the three options presented to them. We agree with the Staff report that the "root problem" is "younger and less experienced riders operating devices at speeds beyond what they are ready or trained to safely manage." In most cases, the devices are not street legal and should not be on the streets or sidewalks at all. In our view -- and the view of more than 88% of the survey respondents -- it is unfair to jeopardize the safety of law-abiding pedestrians by allowing persons who are breaking the law to do so on sidewalks. It is a myth to suggest that enforcing laws against "unsafe riding" has been or will be as effective as a sidewalk ban. Police enforcement of those laws is sporadic at best. Finally, contrary to the Staffs’ suggestion, allowing high speed electric devices on residential sidewalks does not "prioritizes overall risk reduction . . .". Instead, it prioritizes the interests of those who typically operate mostly illegal devices that are dangerous to themselves and everyone in their vicinity. And it ignores the broader community safety interests -- and the survey results. Recommended action: The Town Council should adopt an ordinance extending Danville’s existing Downtown sidewalk e-bike prohibition to include residential sidewalks and Town- managed park paths. The ordinance should apply to e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, and similar motorized devices, and should be supported by clear signage, public education, parent notification, officer discretion, and meaningful enforcement. 4 Purpose of the Survey The Danville Sidewalk and Park Path E-Bike Survey was created to measure public opinion on whether e-bikes should be allowed on residential sidewalks and park paths in Danville. Residents were asked whether e-bikes should be allowed on sidewalks and park paths, whether they had personally felt unsafe because of an e-bike or similar device, whether they would support a Danville ordinance, and what safety concerns they had. (Photo: E-Motos on sidewalk, Hartz Ave, Danville) The survey also allowed residents to identify their neighborhood or area and provide optional written comments. The purpose of the survey was not to oppose e-bikes generally but rather to help the Town Council understand whether residents believe sidewalks and park paths should remain pedestrian-priority spaces. The Core Issue Sidewalks and park paths are designed primarily for pedestrians. They are used by children walking to school, seniors out for exercise, parents with strollers, dog walkers, runners, families, and residents with limited mobility. Fast-moving e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, and similar devices create a direct conflict in these spaces. The risk is especially serious when riders approach pedestrians from behind, travel at speeds pedestrians cannot anticipate, or operate devices that are closer to electric motorcycles than traditional bicycles. (See video documentation of sidewalk and park-path e-moto use) Residents are not asking the Town to stop people from riding e-bikes. They are asking the Town to protect the places where pedestrians should feel safe. 5 Existing Danville Ordinance Danville already prohibits e-bikes on sidewalks in the Downtown business district. That ordinance reflects a basic safety principle: sidewalks with pedestrian activity are not appropriate places for fast-moving electric devices. The issue before the Town Council is whether that same safety principle should apply to residential sidewalks and park paths. (Photo: E-Moto on the sidewalk, San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville) If e-bikes are unsafe on sidewalks downtown, the same concern applies in neighborhoods and parks, where children, seniors, dog walkers, families, and people with limited mobility may be even less prepared for fast-moving electric devices approaching from b ehind. Extending the existing Downtown sidewalk prohibition would not create a new safety concept. It would apply an existing Danville policy more consistently across the Town. Key Survey Results 1. Should e-bikes be allowed on sidewalks and park paths in Danville? • No: 588 responses — 87.1% • Yes: 53 responses — 7.9% • Unsure: 34 responses — 5% This result was not close. More than eight out of ten respondents said e-bikes should not be allowed on sidewalks and park paths in Danville. 6 2. Have you ever felt unsafe because of an e-bike, e-moto, electric scooter, or similar device on a sidewalk or park path? • Yes: 600 responses — 88.7% • No: 60 responses — 8.9% • Unsure: 16 responses — 2.4% This may be the most important finding in the survey. The concern is not theoretical. A large majority of respondents reported that they have personally felt unsafe. 3. Would you support a Danville ordinance prohibiting e-bikes from neighborhood sidewalks and park paths? • Yes: 593 responses — 87.7% • No: 52 responses —7.7% • Unsure: 31 responses — 4.6% This finding is especially important because it shows support for action. Residents are not only identifying a problem; they are supporting a local ordinance to address it. Most Common Safety Concerns Residents identified several recurring concerns: • Pedestrian safety: 89.5% - 603 responses • Speed of e-bikes: 84.3% - 568 responses • Safety of dog walkers: 61.8% - 410 responses • E-motos or electric motorcycles: 50% - 337responses The top concerns were pedestrian safety and speed. Residents also expressed concern about children, seniors, dog walkers, and the growing use of electric motorcycle-type devices in pedestrian spaces. These responses show that residents are focused on practical safety risks: speed, vulnerable pedestrians, and devices that may be far more powerful than traditional bicycles .Why Sidewalk Riding Creates Vehicle-Conflict Risk The Danville Risk Assessment Sidewalk Operations of Electric Bicycles and High-Powered Electric Motorcycles (February 1, 2026) explains that sidewalk riding creates danger not only for pedestrians, but also for riders and motorists. Drivers are trained to look for bicycles in the roadway, bike lanes, and crosswalks—not for fast-moving e-bikes or e-motos traveling along sidewalks. In residential neighborhoods, fences, hedges, parked cars, mailboxes, landscaping, and driveways can block visibility. When a driver backs out of a driveway o r turns 7 at an intersection, a fast sidewalk rider may appear from an unexpected direction with little time for either person to react. Danville’s residential blocks contain many driveways, and each driveway can become a conflict point when e-bikes or e-motos are operated on sidewalks. This risk increases when riders travel against the normal flow of traffic, enter crosswalks from unexpected angles, or approach intersections at speeds closer to motor vehicles than pedestrians. These findings help explain why so many residents reported feeling unsafe and why a clear sidewalk and park -path prohibition is a reasonable safety measure. (Photo: E-Moto (Tuttio - capable of 37mph) on sidewalk Greenbrook Drive, Danville) Risk Assessment Supports Public Concern The Danville Risk Assessment Sidewalk Operation of Electric Bicycles and High -Powered Electric Motorcycles(February 1, 2026), supports the concerns expressed in this survey. The Risk Assessment found that Danville’s narrow residential sidewalks, frequent driveways, limited sight lines, landscaping, and fast-moving electric devices create a foreseeable risk of collisions involving pedestrians, riders, and motorists. It also concluded that Danville’s typical 4–5 foot sidewalks were designed for pedestrian use, not for shared operation with e-bikes or e-motos traveling at much higher speeds. Sidewalk Riders Can Enter Intersections from Unexpected Angles When e-bikes or e-motos are ridden on sidewalks, they may enter driveways, crosswalks, and intersections from directions and speeds that drivers do not expect. The Danville Risk Assessment identifies two common high-risk crash scenarios. In a right-hook collision, a driver turning right may be overtaken by a fast sidewalk rider approaching from the driver’s near-right side. In a left-cross collision, a driver turning left may fail to see a sidewalk rider approaching from the opposite direction or from outside the driver’s normal scan pattern. 8 This risk is especially serious when a rider is traveling 20–30 mph on a sidewalk or entering a crosswalk from an unexpected angle. A driver scanning for cars, pedestrians, and roadway cyclists may not see a fast-moving sidewalk rider in time to avoid a collision. This helps explain why sidewalk riding creates risk not only for pedestrians, but also for riders and motorists. The Mineta Transportation Institute’s statewide e -bike safety report further supports these concerns. As summarized in the Danville Risk Assessment, MTI found that many bicycle-shaped electric vehicles currently in use do not meet the legal definition of an e-bike because they exceed legal power or speed limits, yet are still marketed and perceived as “e-bikes.” MTI also found increasing use of higher-powered electric vehicles by minors, including documented observations at Danville middle schools, and concluded that enforcement based only on class stickers, labels, or software settings is unreliable. These findings support a clear, location -based rule prohibiting e-bikes and e-motos from pedestrian sidewalks and park paths. These findings reinforce the survey results: residents are not simply expressing opposition to e - bikes; they are identifying a documented safety conflict in pedestrian-priority spaces. 9 Recent Collision Data Shows an Urgent Youth Safety Pattern The most concerning pattern in Danville’s collision data is what has happened recently. In the last 16 months, from 2025 through April 29, 2026, Danville identified 9 e-bike collisions. Of those 9 recent collisions, at least 7 involved riders age 16 or younger. The reported youth ages included 15, 16, 14, and 12 in 2025, and 14, 16, and 14 in 2026. This recent pattern is important. It shows that the issue is no longer mainly about adult commuter or recreational e-bike use. The problem now increasingly involves middle-school and high- school-age riders, many of whom may be operating devices that are faster, heavier, and more motorcycle-like than traditional bicycles. As noted, the actual number of accidents is higher, as the Transportation Manager has acknowledged. The Town’s collision figures are limited to accidents reported to the police. Nor do these figures reflect the residents who have stopped using sidewalks or park paths out of fear for their safety. (Photo: E-Moto sidewalk collision, San Ramon Valley Blvd) The injury pattern is also serious. These recent collisions are not simply nuisance incidents, minor falls, or complaints about inconvenience. They involve real safety consequences for riders, pedestrians, motorists, and the Town. When young teens are invo lved in collisions with motor vehicles, pedestrians, sidewalks, driveways, intersections, or park -path users, the risk of serious injury is foreseeable. The last 16 months show that Danville is facing a growing and immediate safety concern. A Town ordinance prohibiting e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, and similar devices from residential sidewalks and Town-managed park paths would directly address one of the clearest 10 conflict areas: fast-moving electric devices operating in spaces designed primarily for pedestrians. This recent collision trend supports the same conclusion as the public survey and the Danville Risk Assessment: Danville should act now, before another serious or fatal injury Written Public Comments The survey invited residents to provide optional written comments in response to Question 7. A total of 241 residents submitted written comments . These comments provide important context behind the survey results. The most common themes involved sidewalks, park paths, parks, schools, or specific Danville locations; speeding and reckless riding; safety concerns involving pedestrians, seniors, children, dog walkers, runners, injuries, and near misses; and concerns about e-motos, throttle bikes, and electric motorcycle- type devices. The comments show that residents are not simply objecting to e-bikes in general. They are concerned about speed, behavior, location, enforcement, and the safety of vulnerable sidewalk and park path users. See Appendix B to read all 241 comments Representative Resident Comments Several clear themes emerged from the written comments. Residents repeatedly said sidewalks and park paths should remain safe places for walking, not fast-moving electric devices. Many comments described e-bikes and similar devices moving too fast for sidewalks, especially when approaching pedestrians from behind. Residents also expressed concern that children, seniors, dog walkers, and people with limited mobility may not be able to react quickly enough to avoid a collision. Several respondents said some devices being used on sidewalks and paths appear to be more like electric motorcycles than traditional bicycles. Many residents also emphasized that enforcement is needed. They did not ask only for a rule. They asked for active enforcement before a serious injury occurs. Representative comments included: 11 “Please ban these vehicles from sidewalks and enforce the ban before someone is seriously injured.” “Speed is a big issue along with lack of training and maturity of the drivers.” These comments reinforce the survey data. Residents are asking the Town to act before a preventable injury occurs. Geographic Participation The survey showed broad geographic participation across Danville. In Question #6, over 600 residents identified their neighborhood or area, producing 241 unique entries as typed by respondents. Because residents entered their answers manually, some locations appear more than once in slightly different forms. These entries included neighborhoods and areas throughout the community, such as Diablo Road, Diablo West, Greenbrook, Sycamore, Westside, Cameo, Crow Canyon, Danville Station, Osage Park, Magee Ranch, Tassajara, Blackhawk, Alamo, Bettencourt Ranch, Brookside, Danville South, Downtown Danville, El Pintado, Green Valley, Hidden Valley, Monte Vista, Shadow Hills, Stone Valley Road, Whitegate, Wo od Ranch, and others. This geographic spread supports the conclusion that sidewalk, park path, and neighborhood safety concerns are not limited to one isolated area. They are being reported across the broader Danville community. See Appendix A for the partial list of neighborhood and area entries. Analysis The survey results point to one clear conclusion: Danville residents want sidewalks and park paths protected as pedestrian-priority spaces. The results are consistent across every major question. Residents oppose allowing e-bikes on sidewalks and park paths. They report feeling unsafe. They support a local ordinance. The ordinance question is especially important because it demonstrates that residents are not merely frustrated. They support a specific policy response. Danville already prohibits e-bikes on sidewalks in the Downtown business district. Extending that same safety standard to residential sidewalks and park paths would make Town policy more consistent and would directly respond to the concerns expressed in th is survey. The Town Council now has an opportunity to act proactively, rather than waiting until a serious injury forces the issue. 12 Balancing Pedestrian Safety and E-Bike Access This recommendation does not prohibit e-bikes from Danville. It asks the Town to protect sidewalks and Town-managed park paths as pedestrian-priority spaces. Some riders, especially younger riders, may feel uncomfortable riding in the street. That concern should be taken seriously. The Town should continue working on safe routes, bike lanes, school access routes, education, and enforcement against illegal e-motos. However, sidewalks and park paths are used by pedestrians, seniors, children, dog walkers, runners, families, and people with limited mobility who may not be able to react quickly to fast - moving electric devices. The absence of perfect bicycle infrastructure should not require pedestrians to accept unsafe conditions on sidewalks. Danville can support responsible e-bike use while still making clear that pedestrian spaces must remain safe for walking. Recommended Town Council Action Based on the survey results and the documented safety concerns identified in the Danville Risk Assessment, the Town Council should consider the following actions: 1. Extend Danville’s existing sidewalk e-bike prohibition Danville should extend its current Downtown sidewalk e-bike prohibition to include residential sidewalks and Town-managed park paths. This would apply the same pedestrian-safety principle already recognized downtown to neighborhoods, parks, and other pedes trian-priority areas. 2. Prohibit e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, and similar motorized devices from pedestrian-priority spaces The ordinance should make clear that sidewalks and Town-managed park paths are intended primarily for pedestrians, including children, seniors, families, dog walkers, runners, and people with limited mobility. Fast-moving electric devices should not be operated in spaces designed for walking. 3. Provide meaningful enforcement Residents are not asking for a symbolic rule. They are asking for meaningful enforcement. The Town could begin with education, warnings, and parent notification, followed by citations for repeat violations or dangerous behavior. 13 A clear sidewalk and park-path prohibition would also give Danville Police a simple and objective enforcement standard. Officers would not need to determine motor wattage, top speed, software settings, or whether a device is technically a lawful e-bike in the field. The visible conduct — operating an e-bike, e-moto, electric scooter, or similar motorized device on a pedestrian sidewalk or park path — would become the enforceable violation. This approach preserves officer discretion. Officers could educate first-time or unaware riders, issue warnings where appropriate, cite repeat or dangerous violations, and contact parents when minors are involved. Clear signage and a uniform rule would reduce confusion, reduce disputes, improve voluntary compliance, and allow officers to intervene before unsafe behavior results in a collision or serious injury. The Mineta Transportation Institute report also supports this approach because it found that device-based enforcement can be unreliable. Class stickers, labels, and software settings may not accurately show whether a device is legal or how fast it can operate. A location-based rule is easier for residents to understand and easier for officers to enforce. Conclusion Danville residents want sidewalks and park paths protected for pedestrians, children, seniors, families, dog walkers, runners, and people with limited mobility. They do not want fast-moving e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, or similar devices operating in spaces designed primarily for walking. The survey results are clear: • A large majority (87.1%) oppose allowing e-bikes on sidewalks and park paths. • A large majority (88.7%) have personally felt unsafe. • A large majority (87.7%) support a Danville ordinance. Danville has already recognized this safety principle by prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks in the Downtown business district. The question now is whether residential neighborhoods and Town- managed park paths deserve the same protection. The survey results provide a clear answer: they do. The Town Council has an opportunity to act now, before a serious injury forces the issue. Recommended action: Adopt a Danville ordinance extending the existing sidewalk e-bike prohibition beyond the Downtown business district to include residential sidewalks and Town - managed park paths, supported by clear signage, public education, parent responsibility, and meaningful enforcement. 14 Prepared by: Alan Kalin, COL, U.S. Army (Ret.), President Mount Diablo Cyclists (MountDiabloCyclists.org), Co-Chair Danville Safety Advocates (BikeDanville.org) Bruce Bilodeau, Co-Chair Danville Safety Advocates Bob Mittlelstaedt, Attorney and Co-Founder of E-Bike Access Attachments: Danville Risk Assessment Sidewalk Operation of Electric Bicycles and High -Powered Electric Motorcycles(February 1, 2026) Issues, Omissions and Unanswered Questions - Danville Staff Report 3.2.1 "E-Bike Safety - Local Ordinance Considerations (March 10, 2026) Danville Staff Report 3.2.1 - E-bike Safety - Local Ordinance Considerations (March 10, 2026) (See Risk Assessment for San Ramon Valley Unified School District , January 5, 2026) For more information and amazing E-moto videos visit Danville Safety Advocates Appendix A Question #6 Neighborhood / Area Entries As part of the Danville Sidewalk and Park Path E-Bike Survey, residents were asked to identify their Danville neighborhood or area in response to Question #6. Over 600 residents answered Question 6. From those responses, there were 241 unique neighborhood or area entries as typed by respondents. Because residents entered their answers manually, some locations appear more than once in slightly different forms. For example, variations such as “Diablo Road,” “Diablo road,” “DIABLO ROAD,” and “Diablo Road area” were counted as separate entries in this appendix because they reflect the wording submitted by respondents. Appendix A Summary The Question #6 responses show that the survey reached residents across a broad range of Danville neighborhoods and nearby areas. Although the entries were not standardized, the responses reflect participation from many parts of the community, including Diablo Road, Diablo West, Greenbrook, Sycamore, Westside, 15 Cameo, Crow Canyon, Danville Station, Osage Park, Magee Ranch, Tassajara, Blackhawk, Alamo, Bettencourt Ranch, Brookside, Danville South, Downtown Danville, El Pintado, Green Valley, Hidden Valley, Monte Vista, Shadow Hills, Stone Valley Road, Whitegate, Wood Ranch, and others. This broad geographic participation supports the conclusion that sidewalk and park path safety concerns are not limited to one neighborhood or isolated location. They are being reported across Danville and nearby areas by residents who walk, bike, drive, and use local public spaces. Appendix B 241 Written Comments: Key Themes from Question #7 As part of the Danville Sidewalk and Park Path E-Bike Survey, residents were given the opportunity to provide an optional written comment in response to Question #7. These comments provide important context behind the survey results. Many residents did not limit their comments to one issue; instead, they often raised several concerns in the same response. For that reason, the categories below overlap and should not be added together. The numbers show how often each theme appeared in the written comments. They also show that residents want the Town to act before a serious injury occurs, rather than waiting until sidewalk and park path safety becomes a larger public safety problem. Read All 241 Comments below: Question #7 Optional Comments — 241 responses below: # Neighborhood / Area Comment 1 Greenbrook Please ban these vehicles from sidewalks and enforce the ban before someone is seriously injured 2 Danville South close to the Iron House Trail Speed is a big issue along with lack of training and maturity of the drivers. 3 Danville Station Please consider licensing & identifying vehicles. Please train riders in safe operation of vehicles, rules of the road & common courtesy. 4 Danville Station Kids are speeding around neighborhoods with no safety gear or schooling on laws of the road- Running stop signs and driving against traffic. Many kids come up speeding behind or around walkers with no warning. 5 Woodbine As a walker with & without my dog, my experience has been horrible. The bikers just like cars are driving increasingly fast! Some kids apologize & others do not! They do quite the opposite! They high tail it out so you can’t describe them or their riding device. 6 Alamo It is a matter of time until a death like that of the 81-year-old man who just died from a kid on an e-moto happens in Danville. 7 I live in Alamo I have walked on the zircon Horse trail many times. The kids are having a grand time speeding up and down the trail. It’s not safe. 8 Downtown E-bikes should be banned on sidewalks for sure. I would not be on them from the iron horse but rules need to be enforced. I have almost been run over on the path over by the school because the kids are not looking where they're going. Evike should not be allowed on the paths through oak Hill Park and around the schools because the kids don't watch where they're going and they go 30 miles an hour. 9 Tassajara Ranch It’s my understanding that the CVC prohibits operating any motorized vehicle on sidewalks. If so please enforce the law? 16 10 Greenbrook The kids do not understand or know CA traffic laws and do not obey them 11 Danville South My husband was hit in the Iron Horse Trail by a speeding e-bike. It wasn’t good. 12 Greenbrook Does sidewalk include Iron Horse Trail? Or is that different jurisdiction? 13 Danville Station Osage Park and the surrounding little parks have become extremely unsafe for elderly and dog walkers. 14 Downtown Limit children under 16 years of age to operate a bike with a throttle. Pedal assist would be allowed. 15 Danville Station The e-scooters and e-bike riders are usually younger and don’t realize the danger to others that they have the potential to cause 16 Sycamore I was struck by an 11 yr old while walking on sidewalk in front of Revel restaurant. Gashed my hand. He tried to go around me but no room and gave no warning. d 17 San Ramon If these e-bikes go as fast as a street legal motorcycle, they should require a drivers license. These kids are dangerous and irresponsible 18 Greenbrook Kids on e-bikes and scooters are unsafe as they approach schools as well 19 Greenbrook Our paths and sidewalks and streets are not safe because of these vehicles. Someone is going to be killed if this isn’t stopped AND enforced. 20 Greenbrook I have witness multiple pedestrian / e bike accidents and near accidents in the greenbrook neighborhood on sidewalks and trails. It’s extremely dangerous. Multiple kids in a single e bike speeding around pedestrians and watching their phones while they ride their bikes. More people will get hurt. The iron horse trail is also particularly dangerous as kids speed 30+ mph around pedestrians. 21 Greenbrook Ebikes should follow current biking rules. 22 Diablo West E biker consistently ride on the sidewalks in downtown Danville 23 San Ramon I was almost hit by teenager who was riding e-bike on the sidewalk in front of Trader Joes. 24 Greenbrook Support no bikes on the sidewalk but allow bikes on the bike paths like the iron horse 25 The city should undertake a campaign that educates parents for the fact that without specific bike insurance coverage, their home insurance and umbrella policy will not cover any accidents damages in a lawsuit caused by a bike accident. 26 Meadow Creek Cell phones used by automobile drives compelled me to cease riding my non- electric bicycle. So I took up walking. I have nearly been maimed for life at the hands of a reckless person (usually a young kid) riding way too fast on a sidewalk. Now, I find it no longer feel walking even on the sidewalks or the park across the street from where I live. That is crazy. Something needs to change. The current recklessness is way out of hand. 27 Greenbrook Kids drive these things with little or no regard for those around them. 28 ANDERSON Ranch. But I frequent the trail a lot. Something needs to be done because nobody is policing the situation on the trail and it’s out of control 29 Westside Children and speeding on these e-bikes and someone is going to get hurt. Also on the iron horse trial adults and children are speeding and there is no enforcement. Someone is going to get hurt or killed. Mountain biking trails in the dirt should be allowed e-bikes of a safe speed to help mountain bikers get uphill. 30 Greenbrook There’s no school buses in Danville. Kids need to get to and from school. 31 Greenbrook Bikes aren’t allowed on sidewalks so why e bikes?! 32 Crow Canyon/Greenbrook I walk Osage, Downtown and the IHT frequently, and while some of the kids are careful, many are speeding, weaving and reckless 33 Sycamore E-bikes and motos are motorized vehicles and should follow the California motor vehicle codes and be driven in the street bike lanes. 34 Sycamore I am 70. Almost killed on the trail by idiot kid on e bike. Called police and they told me there is nothing they can do 35 Greenbrook Their have been 9 E-bike vs Vehicle Collisions In the last 16 months (2025 to April 29, 2026) according to Official Danville Collision Summary Reports... 36 Woodranch Circle I often encounter E-Motos riders on Tassajarra , so riding opposite traffic in the bike lane 37 Near Montair elementary A weekend course for ebike rider would be nice. 38 Diablo Also need to hold parents accountable. 17 39 West El Pintado E_Bikes tend to be driven by kids who are unaware and do not follow rules of the road which makes allowing e-bikes on pedestrian locations dangerous for all. 40 Belleterre Consider the family of a loved one mowed down by an e-bike on a sidewalk. Lives destroyed. Do the right thing for our communities!!! 41 Greenbrook Walking on the Iron Horse trail in the morning has become more dangerous with all the kids going so fast on their way to school. I had to change my walking time and route because I felt unsafe. This probably doesn’t include the IHT, but definitely should not be allowed on sidewalks and park paths. These are kids driving an electric vehicle at their highest speed. There needs to be more training! 42 Downtown Danville Enforcement is required. There are packs of young boys who ride on sidewalks all over downtown; they don't mean harm but need to reminded that the law applies to them too. No one is above the law, even rich kids. 43 Downtown Regulate the age, type of bike, license or training requirement. Def rules for downtown space but fewer rules for unpopulated areas. 44 Danville Station I’ve noticed it can be very dangerous on the Iron Horse Trail afterschool hours when groups of students are going home from school 45 Diablo West 14 year kids have zero concept of the rules of the road and greatly increase the hazards to auto drivers and pedestrians 46 Greenbrook No problem with responsible, safe and courteous riders who know how to share paths with walkers/ dogs. The issue is speed, lack of courtesy and lack of enforcement. It might be possible to coexist on shared pathways if rules/ laws were clear and followed. Or, better availability of dedicated bike lanes to separate from cars and pedestrians. 47 Greenbrook The speed and no notice of the biker’s presence puts both parties at risk. 48 Danville. Station Seen several instances of young e-bike riders using texting and without shoes or socks 49 Blackhawk Anything the town can do to regulate e-bikes and keep our kids and residents safe should be done. The law is behind in regulating the use of e-bikes. 50 Danville Station My biggest concern is middle school/high school kids riding these with no bike etiquette and they don’t understand the power of the bike/scooter they’re riding 51 Diablo rd area Sidewalks no. Parks yes 52 Greenbrook When I walk my dog they speed by my dog has almost been run over several times 53 Danville Station They are dangerous for the kids and pedestrians 54 Danville Ranch Thanks for doing this survey - hope this greatly reduces the accidents that kids and others are faced by this new technology. 55 Sycamore E-bikes and motos are motorized vehicles and should follow the California motor vehicle codes and be driven in the street bike lanes. 56 Shadow Hills Kids on motorized bikes are a menace to themselves and others!! 57 Danville Station E-bikes on the Iron Horse Trail are also a problem. Young bikers are traveling much to fast, and it isn’t safe. I don’t think e-bikes are allowed on the paths at Osage Park, but they are often using those paths as well to ride their bikes. 58 Sycamore I do not consider the iron horse trail to be a park path 59 Greenbook (Osage park is a huge issue) Can whoever is collecting this data, whether a private citizen or a member of Town offices please contact me. I have been gathering information on this issue for the past two years and have a lot to share. 60 Westside It's especially frustrating when the kids ride their bikes after school and without a care for cars on the roads. More so when they ride in a pack. These kids try to perform stunts and zig zag on the streets. 61 Near Greenbrook I often walk around Osage Park, and I do not feel safe from these electric vehicles. I am a senior citizen. 62 Danville Station E-bikes should only be allowed in bike lanes as regular bikes and never riding opposed to traffic. Those in the bike lane would only be allowed for pedal assisted bikes at speeds not exceeding 20 mph. Any bike operating in throttle should be in the car lane in direction of normal flow of traffic, obey traffic laws and carry a driver’s license. It is not unusual for throttle only bikes to approach intersections going against the flow. This endangers cyclists riding in the bike lane in the direction of traffic flow. Since pedestrians also walk bike lanes rather than on sidewalks opposing the flow of traffic. Bike lanes have become congested. Drivers have to be even more cautious at intersections due to speed of e-bikes especially in neighborhoods where parked cars and landscaping reduce visibility. 18 63 Del Amigo Iron horse trail has become unsafe and kids on e -bikes have no regard for the speed limit or other trail etiquette 64 Downtown Iron horse trail Safety is my main concern. It’s dangerous to walk my puppy because e-bikes speed, ride fast while not paying attention (staring down at phones) and don’t yield to pedestrians and small pets. 65 Greenbrook Thank you for taking the time to research this item and receive input from the community. 66 Westside The kids go well over 30mph on the Ironhorse and streets in town. It’s a matter of time before a major injury/fatality occurs 67 Downtown The Iron Horse Trail is out of control with these young kids driving recklessly, speeding, and yelling at pedestrians. It has impacted the calm, quiet enjoyment of walking & running the trail. It is a matter of time before there are tragic consequences. I implore the town of Danville to patrol the trails, with summer vacation around the corner it will be worse. 68 Sycamore I don’t believe that should be allowed on any roads or pathways They should be off road only 69 Wood Ranch I am concerned with an ordinance that would force my e-bike riding children (compliant ebikes at safe speeds) onto the shoulder of busy streets. 70 Greenbrook If no one is walking on the sidewalk then it is not a problem but clearly pedestrians have the right of way. 71 Westside near Sycamore re #3, I have not personally felt unsafe from them but I know many who have, AND I often cringe when I see youngsters riding them, feeling unsafe for them 72 Westside They are operate them like a motorcycle, therefore, should be on the road. 73 Diablo Road As long as they are carefull, which most are I support ebikes and emotos. Those that arent get in trouble by the police which is good 74 Sycamore Unfortunately the increase In e-bikes ridden by young kids has made me feel very nervous when walking on sidewalks and the iron horse trail. Today I was dropping off some donations at 75 Greenbrook They are very dangerous, I was involved in an accident on a electric scooter and shattered my face requiring many surgeries and metal plates and screws 76 Sycamore Teenagers/children are being very reckless using these types of bikes. Confrontations are occurring as the drivers if these bikes do not care that they come up quietly behind someone. It’s happened to myself. 77 Rancho San Ramon Heights This technology has evolved before infrastructure and legislation could address. The e-bikes are not street legal, but too fast and dangerous for traditional bike paths, sidewalks and definitely shopping areas. Because of the affluence in this town, they are very common and usually driven by minors who cannot adequately control them. Until proper paths can be provided, these bikes should be illegal in the town for everyone’s safety. And parents should concur, as DA’s are now inclined to charge the parents i f a severe injury or death occurs. 78 Diablo hacienda I was almost hit by an e -bike when I was running. They were not watching ahead of them, were looking back at a friend and I had to jump off the bath to keep from being hit by him. They are going so fast there is less time for either ebiker or pedestrian to react. Drivers of e-bike are not trained to drive such fast equipment. 79 Westside (Podva) No problem with slow electric assist bikes. 80 Ackerman My child is a preteen and often asks to go on walks or ride her normal bike to downtown. I don't feel comfortable with her in the bike lane or on sidewalks because of e-bikes. 81 Danville South Speed and rules need to be identified and e-bikes need a license plate. 82 Blackhawk road area Why is this so hard for you to decide? They are motorcycles not bikes. It shouldn’t be a difficult decision . 83 Los Lomitas Motorcycles need to be handled differently than e-bikes. 84 Northridge, Old Blackhawk Rd. Old Blackhawk Rd. has become very hazardous with the E-bikes 85 Cameo E-bikes are to dangerous and where they are allowed to be ridden needs to be regulated 86 Greenbrook I want to stress again that the concern we all have is with children/teen use/abuse of ebikes and emotorcycles. 87 Cameo Neighborhood Pedal assist mountain bikes do not concern me. But e-bikes with acceleration are very concerning 88 hidden valley no license or rules of the road knowledge required 89 Greenbrook I felt unsafe on the iron horse trail because of this speed and lack of respect for walkers. 19 90 Diablo Rd/Green Valley Rd area While the safety of pedestrians is paramount, it’s a difficult choice because so many of the kids on e-bikes are young as well and I don’t feel like them being on the road is safe either. 91 Cameo Class 2 and 3 accelerator bikes should not be allowed on sidewalks or park paths. However class 1, pedal assisted e bikes should be as they are still clarified as a bike, have to be pedaled to move and are only capable of an assisted top speed of 20mph. Class 2/3 e bikes are more of an electric motorcycle as they are able to move without having to pedal. 92 Alamo Can we ban e-bikes totally, not just where they ride? 93 Greenbrook I can’t believe it’s gone on this long. How is it not defined as a motor vehicle? 94 Northridge Young kids should not be on e bikes!! 95 Sycamore They really go fast on sidewalks that I've seen. 96 Camille ave Iron horse trail not safe for pedestrians with leash, dogs, parents, pushing strollers and walking dogs, with children on mini bikes and more. Motorized vehicles on the Ironhorse trail have ruined it. 97 Danville Ebikes are getting a pass because they are electric. The same bike or scooter would be illegal if it was gasoline powered. 98 I live in the Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville.I walk the Iron Horse Trail and it is very scary. 99 Diablo Road area Thank you for considering this. The e bikes are very dangerous 100 Sycamore Save our kids and pedestrians. Allowing these e-bikes for kids is a disaster waiting to happen. 101 Matadera We live off of Diablo Rd near Green Valley Elementary. My child rides to school and I tell him to stay on the sidewalk because I’m afraid that he’s going to be hit by a car if he’s in the road on Diablo. I have taught him that pedestrians have the right of way and that he should always slow down and allow a pedestrian space. He is responsible and courteous. Day after day we see people speeding down Diablo at 45-50mph, flying through the school zone and causing accidents at the light at Matadera and el Cerro . We have to punch it to safely leave our side street and enter Diablo because people come flying around a blind curve and then honk at us for pulling out! The speed limit is 35, there should be plenty of time for us to enter the road. But not when they’re speeding! I was almost T-boned by someone just last week at the light at Matadera due to speeding and her not seeing her red light. I don’t feel confident that my child would be safe on the street with these speeding drivers. 102 Northridge I’ve also seen these motorized bikes being ridden at Sycamore Park on the grass areas. This is another concern. 103 Sycamore Any ordinance or rule should not apply to all "e-bikes" equally. Focus on the e - motorcycles with throttles. Pedal-assist is different. The reason for the "Unsure" answers is that the questions are very over-simplified. For example - a ban on sidewalks - yes. A ban on all "paths"? Maybe not 104 Sycamore These bans will do nothing but cause friction towards lawful e-bike riders 105 westside the survey is not clear there are so many different ebikes and it also depends on the person riding these bikes if its less than 13 they should be allowed to use sidewalk 106 Shadow Hills Sidewalks are safer, in residential areas with typically occupied bike lanes and sparse pedestrian traffic. Reckless riding is the problem, and should be addressed wherever it occurs, but that is no reason to ban one of the safer travel options. 107 How about remove the homeless underneath the bridges in town? 108 Alamo Oaks Very bad attitude by e riders 109 Monte Vista I don’t know the right answer here - the issue isn’t the bikes themselves - some people are careful and not speeding. The issue is the speeding and not calling out “on your left” etc and dangerous riding behavior. 110 Alamo Regulation, training and licensing should be a minimum requirement for e- motos. 111 Diablo I walk on the iron horse trail daily. The e-bikes and scooters are really fast and the kids zip by 112 Greenbrook I have had a person on an e-bike approach from behind too quickly without a bike bell or a call “on your left”. I could have been hit and felt fortunate I wasn’t. I hate to take away trails for all, if they would just obey speed limits and be courteous to walkers. 113 Off Old Blackhawk Road This ordinance is WAY overdue 20 114 Diablo road area Please consider safety of children riding. Many use for school transportation and forcing them into streets is not safe. 115 Diablo E-bikes should be banned. 116 Sycamore If you impose such a rule maybe gear it toward the faster e bikes. 117 Alamo Zero accountability by parents and kids!! 118 Greenbrook/Shadow Hills They should also not be allowed to ride the bikes in the grass at Osage 119 Young children on e bikes need to get around safely. 120 Tassajara Ranch Really scared to go for a walk on our sidewalks anymore due to the number and frequency of e-bikes and their speed. 121 Sycamore I think it’s great kids and teens are outside and riding bikes, but they are doing it in an unsafe way for everyone, including themselves. The bikes go too fast and don’t require a license which is really dangerous for young kids who maybe haven’t been taught how to be safe on the road. 122 Cameo Acres I was almost hit on two different occasions from kids on e-bikes on sidewalk along Diablo Road 123 Sycamore Kids are reckless and ride too fast while not looking out for others. 124 Sycamore Ebikes are unsafe on walkways. 125 Concerned about e-bikes or bicycles speeding and driving irresponsibly. We are also concerned about bicycle riders riding side by side or in packs irresponsibly. We have noticed children on e-bikes cutting ca it’s not ruins the field those big tires tire cutting across park fields. 126 the kids don't care. They don't call out, or use a bell when they approach at 30+MPH. They laugh and flip you off. 127 Greenbrook Almost all drivers are middle schoolers. I feel 16 should be the legal age for all e bikes. 128 Montair Find another way. Don't force kids into automobile traffic. 129 downtown There should be some type of licensing. 130 Users of e-bikes and electric bikes should be required to take a safety test before they can use public roads and bike paths 131 Sycamore Circle They most importantly need to be banned from the Iron Horse Trail. Someone will die if they're not. 132 Greenbrook Can e-bikes safely ride in bike lanes and obey traffic rules? 133 Diablo Road area These kids on e-bikes are so incredibly dangerous, and I see them riding in traffic every day. 134 Westside The bikers are driving so fast with no regard to cars or pedestrians. Yesterday, we were turning right on Hartford (from Camino Amigo) and a biker cut the corner and was coming straight at us. We had to swerve to get out of his way ! He didn't care. Unfortunately, if we had accidentally hit him, it would have been our fault. They are OUT OF CONTROL! The parents aren't doing anything about them. It's time for the town to step in before someone gets seriously injured or killed. 135 Crow Canyon Country Club I use Osage Park every day. I have personally experienced children on e bikes paying NO Attention to walkers, dogs, etc. These are children too young to have common sense. I have friends who have been seriously injured by kids on these bikes - striking them when they come up behind them, knocking my friends down and causing serious injuries. This has been happening at Osage Park for a while. 136 Greenbrook I am more concerned with the speed of the ebikes when there are others walking/jogging on Iron Horse trail. 137 Green brook and have home in the Highlands I am a doctor. I see the potential here for traumatic Brain injuries and death, due to unsafe practices and inexperience 138 Westside Have many encountered ebikes on residential sidewalks. Less certain of risks on park paths. 139 Greenbrook They need some type of regulation. Speed limits and perhaps making “souped up” motors ineligible for park trail and sidewalk use? How about we license the drivers and inspect the bikes? 140 Greenbrook area I worry about the safety of kids riding the e-bikes/scooters. I regularly see them riding dangerously in the roads and sidewalks. They don’t yet know the rules of driving and therefore putting themselves and others at risk. 141 Alamo (Roundhill Country Club) It is no longer safe to be a pedestrian or to walk your dog on the Iron horse trail, they should ride on the street in the bike lanes 142 Sycamore Outlandish behavior riding these vehicles amount children, pets, young and old adults. No regard for safety of others. 21 143 Westside It feels like its completely gotten out of hand with kids riding carelessly and without helmets. I walk the Iron Horse often and have seen so many near misses. Kids riding without helmets and fast and pushing the e -bikes to top speed, not stopping at stop signs. It's concerning for the safety of everyone including the kids riding e-bikes. There are already news reports of bad accidents with kids on motorized bikes in other communities. 144 Tassajara Creek Within the past year or 2 I've often encountered e-bike riders while walking our dog. Most of the time they are going excessively fast (i.e. faster than a bicycle) and give no warning when approaching us. I am very concerned that one day either myself, my wife, or my small dog is going to get hit by one of these e- bikes. I think they should be kept off sidewalks and walking paths. Thank you for listening. 145 sycamore/greenbrook The e-bike/moto needs better definition. There are different types and speeds. Age needs to be addressed. Adherence to laws needs to be enforced. Parents should be held liable for minors. 146 Brookside I have had too many close encounters with e-bikes while walking with my grandchildren. Some kids are polite and will call out from behind, but most don’t while moving by us very quickly. My young grandchildren were within a few inches of being hit. 147 Alamo I don't think there should be a complete prohibition, just a speed limit for them on the trail. Young kids shouldn't be going 25 mph or more on ebikes on the trail. Perhaps a 15 mph speed limit would be good. 148 Cameo acres I'm not anti-e-bike, want to support the kids and other-age users. Just want the etiquette/rules to catch up with the innovation they brought. 149 Westside This problem is probably being caused by a few bad apples. Maybe we should have a 6 month warning period during which we track whether teenagers are still speeding recklessly on sidewalks. Put some signage up in the heavily trafficked areas to let folks know that ebikers are being monitored. If the reckless behavior continues (which I expect it will) then we have to ban all of them. It is unfortunate but it seems it is always a few outliers who create problems. 150 Greenbrook Riders need training, pass test, lic, insurance and parents of minors held accountable 151 SHADOW HILLS I think e bikes should be driven in the bike lanes on the streets. People who own them on the sidewalks and paths go too fast and endanger pedestrians. However, I do see the danger of the e bikes on the roads who could be hit by fast cars, etc. Maybe those driving the e bikes should be tested and licensed and obey the driving rules just like any motorist. 152 Diablo Road It would seem keeping kids on ebikes off the streets would be the safer alternative (car+ebike= no good). 153 Blackhawk Paths or sidewalks are not meant for e-bikes. They are for people walking without being afraid of a e-bike ramming into him or her. 154 Danville Station E-bike penalties for kids need to be much steeper. Parents need to be held accountable. 155 El Pintado road E-bikes, especially one that have speeds over 25 miles per hour is a disaster waiting to happen5 miles per hour, are a receipt for disaster. Its uncontrollable. 156 Shadow Hills I feel class 1 e-bikes are ok. I believe the issue is with the class 3 e -bikes and kids riding them in a dangerous way. 157 SYCAMORE They also hog the trails. 158 El Cerro It’s the young, under 16 year old driving all over town on the sidewalks and the street not knowing the rules of the road. Also they travel in “packs” and take over the road. It’s not a sidewalk problem. 159 Cameo We walk daily on the iron horse trail and it has become very dangerous with the Speedo g evokes and scooters. 160 Greenbrook Can't see them. 161 Diablo Road area Not visible 162 Greenbrook I have 3 kids and their e-bikes are how they get to school (SRV). They take Iron Horse Trail from Greenbrook neighborhood to SRV. My wife and I are working and this is the only way they can get to school. 163 El Pintado Loop I would like to see more police enforcement of e-bike riders. Too many kids are riding class 3 or e-motorcycles who are underage and unlicensed. 164 Sycamore E-bikes and E-scooters should not be allowed at elementary and middle schools 22 165 Diablo Highlands Seriously concerned about the well being of minors riding these bikes. They are kids being kids that don’t have the ability to understand the consequences to themselves, their families if something happens or to others. I would hate for anything to happen to the kids or anyone else. 166 Sycamore I walk the Iron Horse Trail and residential streets often and I am very uncomfortable with t 167 Greenbrook, A mother of a ebike owner in LA was just charged for a crime for not supervising her 14 year son after he killed a man walking 168 sycamore Please do something about this. It's not just on sidewalks. A lot of these kids are out of control & create unsafe situations on the streets as well. In my opinion, they need to be licensed. 169 Del Amigo Groups and excessive speed are dangerous 170 Diablo West No to e-bikes on sidewalks. On park paths, ok, w/speed limits 171 Diablo West An ordinance will Make it easier to stop this behavior 172 Diablo west Many times driving on sidewalk is the only safe option for bike and e-bike. 173 Diablo west So worried one of these kids is going to die before we get this all resolved. Soooo many kids breaking the rules… as are their parents by allowing it! 174 Westside Dangerous vehicles - something must be done to prevent injuries or worse. 175 Diablo West As a runner, there have been multiple times where an e -bike has zoomed past me on a sidewalk or trail at an unsafe speed. 176 Greenbrook E-bikes that go up to speeds of 25-30mph should not be allow in the streets, path, sidewalk if driven by a student without a license 177 Blackhawk E-bikes are heavy, silent and fast. I bike on the iron horse trail and several times have almost been run over by one of these bikes 178 Westside near HapMagee park Some parents don’t know how their kids are riding around town with their helmets hanging from the ‘handlebars’. Most of the kids are not legally old enough to ride e-bikes. Maybe e-bikes should require a drivers license?? That would solve most of the problems. Most of the under age kids are riding around town (on streets, sidewalks, trails, and sometimes toggling between sidewalks - crosswalks - streets, whichever is more convenient). The middle schools struggle with underage students riding them to school. There is not enough ‘man’ power to babysit this new trend. If parents could wait to purchase these e-bikes for their children until they are legally old enough, it would help everyone! The legal age and speed limit is not being reinforced. Young kids don’t understand that actions have consequences. I especially worry about the elderly walking on the trails with the e-bikes. 179 Danville west These e-bikes are going to kill a child - not the child using the bike, but an innocent child they run into by accident. Then, the city will be sued and will be in serious trouble. 180 Greenbrook Excessive speed and unsafe driving is the primary issue. 181 Diablo west I am also concerned with the safety of the drivers themselves. Many are children and don’t pay attention to cars and or people around them when they are operating their e -bike 182 Sycamore I feel unsafe when there are fast ebikes on the path at Osage Park 183 Woodranch E-bikes should have to follow the same laws as regular bikes, which are traffic laws 184 Matadera Time of trying to educate families is OVER. Bikes need to be impounded and riders (and parents of minors) should be substantially fined when infractions occur. 185 Woodranch Especially concerned when they are traveling on sidewalks and then crossing intersections at high speeds. 186 Maradera I walk my dog frequently in my neighborhood and have witnessed and been involved in several dangerous situations with teenage boys on E bikes. In two instances they riding on the sidewalk. In other instances, they were driving at dangerous speeds and popping wheelies on the trail the trail near Los Cerro. Because of this, I no longer walk on the trail unless it is during school hours I also will not walk on the Ironhorse trail, which I used to walk all the time. I see these young teenage boys all the time driving at dangerous speeds without helmets. Also with someone else on the back of their bike. They often run stop and ride on the wrong side of the road on blind turns. I have witnessed too many close calls. 187 Podva west side Kids are riding ignoring traffic laws, without helmets and with passengers on the back with flip flops and no helmets. 23 188 Greenbrook The true issue is the parents buying their child a 2K electric bike or scooter that is nothing more than an electric motorcycle. They travel on the roadways with cars at 12-14 years old, unacceptable. 189 Greenbrook Parents need to be accountable 190 Greenbrook I’m concerned with the amount of kids riding e-bikes in reckless ways. 191 Greenbrook Fully support prohibiting and have felt unsafe on sidewalks and public parks, specifically Osage Park 192 Sycamore Unfortunately the kids on e-bikes are speeding on the walking paths and have little to no concern for walkers - they don't even say "passing on your left" - just zip by. Also, we have had many near misses from head ons in blind corners. 193 Greenbrook E-bikes should not be allowed on the iron horse trail 194 Greenbrook My young children regularly have to quickly move or jump out of the way when e-scooters or e-bikes approach them quickly. We should not need to worry about our children’s safety when walking on the sidewalk. This is particularly egregious on the iron horse trail. As well as an ordnance we will need active enforcement to back it up 195 Brookside near Osage Park It's the parent's fault for allowing their underage children to ride these bikes. Now, the community has to do the parenting. 196 Greenbrook I’ve seen many kids nearly get hit by cars as well. They need to stop and walk across the streets instead of zooming across. The automatic lights often don’t pick them up due to their speed. 197 Downtown It’s too dangerous to allow the E-Bikes and E-motos on sidewalks and parks. I have seen too many terrifying close calls on our sidewalks and parks. 198 Blackhawk These e bikers speed, don't stop for stop signs or obey rules of the road 199 Westside Seems like the children on these "bikes" are out of control, running red lights, passing pedestrians at high speeds, I could go on and on. The Town needs to step it up and get this problem under control! 200 Greenbrook Kids should not be allowed to ride e- bikes on the streets. 201 Greenbrook Would this ban force e-bikes to ride in the bike lane? Would it also apply to scooters? I would support a ban on e-bikes for everyone under 16. 202 Westside They operate them like a motorcycle, therefore, should be on the road. 203 Turrini Drive E-bikes should not be operated by a minor without a permit or a license. A kid is going to die on our streets here soon because parents are turning a blind eye to their child basically riding a motorcycle. 204 West side Park paths may be ok for bikes. Sidewalks should not be used by bikes. 205 Greenbrook It’s the operators of the e-bikes/e-motos that create the hazard, not the bikes. The unsafe operators appear to be mostly middle school, perhaps high school. Bikes should be ridden on the street (except for little on street 206 Westside Safety of children and older people is of high concern 207 Crow canyon country club Myself as well as friends and family walk the Iron Horse Trail all the time. The E bikes and scooters are horribly dangerous with so many people walking solo, with pets, with small children or pushing strollers. We already have regular bikes on the trail, which are fine as most people on regular bikes seem to be curious and alert when they’re coming up behind you. I do not believe anybody under the age of 16 should even be allowed to ride an E bike or scooter. 208 Downtown E bikes are for getting places, not for playing. Regular pedal bikes are for playing. Example, if I got an e-bike, as an adult, it would be for enjoyment and distance travel. I would use it to replace certain car trips. I would expect to need to use bike lanes. Going TO a park would be nice, but e -bikes should get you TO the park. You are not getting the same exercise as if you were on the pedal bike, so riding around on park paths in circles seems dumb. The problem are kids on e-bikes, not e-bikes, and how those kids use them. Most of the complaints are regarding kid riders. 209 Crow Canyon CC My daughter almost got hit yesterday by an e-bike by a 6th grader riding ON THE GRASS FIELDS. Later on, a kid got hit on crow canyon road and El Capitan! 210 GreenValley These bikes are going 25 to even 50 miles an hour. And often times ridden by people who have not even been alive for a decade. There's no way they possess the maturity or any kind of skill set that would be safe for them to operating such a fast moving piece of equipment. 211 El Pintado Road These motorizes bikes are no different than motorcycles 212 Greenbrook Kids driving too fast out of control 24 213 Sycamore Walking on a park path, I was accosted by a handful of e -bike riders that I judged to be middle-school age. They were speeding and circling in and around me, showing off their e -bikes in a reckless manner. Their riding behavior was alarming to say the least. 214 Greenbrook Out of control with speed and disregard for others. 215 Greenbrook Some e-bike riders seem responsible and respectful of pedestrians, but seemingly an equal number do not. It causes me to worry about accidents involving children and dogs on leashes 216 Downtown My life is endangered constantly from these e-bikes! 217 Hidden Valley These "bikes" are not meant for the middle schoolers who are riding them recklessley all over Danville. Let's not wait until a child is killed to do something about this problem. 218 Greenbrook My issue is with how you combined sidewalks and paths. I have no issue with the use of Park paths though I do believe there should be speed limits. I do, however agree that there shouldn’t be bikes on sidewalks. That should never be allowed except for short on and off transitions. 219 Danville Ranch A safety test is required for e bikes. Whether or not being allowed on sidewalks is secondary. A proper place to bike should be the same for pedal powered and e powered cyclists. Enforcement tied to the parents is key. 220 Crow Cyn E-bikes being ridden by middle-schoolers is inappropriate 221 Greenbrook I’m very concerned with kids riding with no helmet. Also, 2 people on a bike seems very dangerous. Running stop signs is a common sight. 222 Greenbrook I've nearly been hit a E-moto while I was walking my dog 223 Diablo Road The kids riding these have no respect for the law 224 Cameo 225 Diablo West 226 Danville South 227 Downtown We have a 16 month old and this is a big concern for us. We have felt unsafe in multiple scenarios walking our baby in the stroller 228 Greenbrook/Osage Some of these e-motos and scooters are made of plastic and sized for children even though it’s not legal for them to ride them. The manufacturers should be penalized! Also, maybe it would help if buyers had to sign a document stating the rules regarding their electric vehicle purchase. 229 E-bikes are all over -had 2-3 ebikes on the sidewalk & almost hit my car coming from an business driveway in Dublin 230 I live in San Ramon and walk regularly at Osage almost every day. The speed of these E bikes and the irresponsible behavior of the riders (getting too close too to pedestrians, dogs, not calling out) is making a simple walk a hazard experience. It’s for this reason that I have stopped walking on the iron horse trail. Something needs to be done. 231 Northridge//Woodranch We have had so many near misses I decided to never go on Iron Horse Trail again. I have been going down Iron Horse Trail for over 30 years. My husband talked me into trying it again. I was shocked since everyone was safe and polite. Then I saw the reginal park (?) truck driving down the side of Iron Horse Trail. That answered everything. 232 Nirthridge The kids ride very fast and they don’t have any concern for pedestrians or dogs. As a matter of fact, if a dog is terrified, they’ll circle back again and again. 233 Osage Park Don't punish e-bikes for an e-moto problem. Some people feel the need to ride on the sidewalk because the roads feel dangerous. Even painted bike lanes aren't enough for some people--they need protection from cars. 234 Danville Station excessive speed is common, and pedestrian courtesy is often lacking 235 Downtown Let the kids ride their bikes. 236 Lomitas Rules that apply to downtown should be consistently applied to all public areas. 237 Shadow Hills There is a lot of dangerous biking in downtown after school. 238 Diablo Road area (Hidden Oaks) Let the youth enjoy themselves. They need places to go outside rather than just stay inside with video games. 239 Westside If enforcement is impossible, then the Ironhorse trail essentially has no rules. 240 Geeenbrook pedal-assist e-bikes I think should be allowed for commuting purposes, e- motos absolutely not. More officers on the trail to dissuade reckless children. 241 Danville South Kids can not be trusted to ride responsibly. Some adults are not much better.