Don’t let scary headlines put the brakes on a transportation revolution. E-bikes are the safest mode of travel in Las Vegas. We were very impressed by the Nevada Independent’s Editors openness to publishing our Founder’s article in response to a misleading “Fact Brief” in the Nevada Independent.
Inaccurate and negative articles across the country have damaged the public perception of e-bikes, and by association, e-bike commuters. Contrary to such articles in Las Vegas, our research into local police data revealed e-bike commuting is the safest mode of transit in Las Vegas. Cyclists need to unite to share the joys of e-bike commuting…
Highly safety-conscious e-bike commuters who shifted from vehicles to clean, active transportation in support of Las Vegas’ 2050 Master Plan sustainability goals should be supported and encouraged in every way possible. Instead, they were prohibited from county roads and trails in a bill that seeks to deter reckless youth on e-scooters, e-motorcycles and e-bikes. The…