Many of the places we love to ride bikes on public lands are currently closed to electric bicycles (e-bikes) because of outdated laws governing how e-bikes are defined and managed. Federal agencies are required to draft regulations for the use of electric bicycles classified under the three-class system on public lands including the National Parks, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Federal Fish and Wildlife. These agencies propose to amend off-road vehicle regulations to add a definition for electric bikes (e-bikes) and, where certain criteria are met and an authorized officer expressly determines through a formal decision that e-bikes should be treated the same as non-motorized bicycles, expressly exempt those e-bikes from the definition of off-road vehicles. This proposed change would facilitate increased recreational opportunities for all Americans, especially those with physical limitations, and would encourage the enjoyment of lands and waters managed by the BLM. QuietKat supports the use of federally classified electric bicycles on all public lands. Electric bicycles have proven to be safe for use on bicycle trails and recreational paths due to the power and speed limitations set forth in the federal three class e-bike system. Electric bicycles are environmentally friendly and a great way for people to explore public lands without the fitness limitations of traditional bicycles. QuietKat supports access for federally classified electric bicycles on all trails currently open for traditional bicycles, and QuietKat supports the safe operation of electric bicycles on public lands at all times.
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