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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Date: June 16, 2026
Subject
Adoption of support position on Assembly Bill 2346 (Wilson) E-Bike Safety and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the State legislature
Recommended Action
Adopt support position on Assembly Bill 2346 (Wilson) E-Bike Safety and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the State legislature
Reasons for Recommendation and Available Options
On June 9, Mayor Moore and Councilmember Wang, Chair of the Legislative Review Committee (LRC), visited the State capitol with the City’s lobbyist, the City Manager, and the Deputy City Manager. During this visit, the group met with the Assembly Committee on Transportation to discuss various transportation safety related items, including ways to improve e-bike safety within the community.
Assembly Bill 2346 by Assemblymember Wilson advances several safety measures related to the growing use of electric bicycles (E-bikes) and other self-propelled mobility devices. The bill introduces equipment standards for e-bikes sold in California, requiring integrated front and rear lighting for all e-bikes alongside speedometers for Class 1 and Class 2 models. These upgrades will assist riders in monitoring their speed and enhance visibility in low-light environments, making shared spaces safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
This bill aligns with the City’s adopted Legislative Platform under the Transportation section p.8 #4 “Support legislation that allows for the planning of on-site parking and other planning tools that can increase safety for pedestrians and bicycles (including E-Bikes/Scooters) while considering all mobility methods.” This bill is also supported by the League of California Cities and is also supported by the cities of Carlsbad, Huntington Beach, Laguna Niguel, Orinda, and Santa Barbara. A draft letter of support is included as Attachment A.
Next steps
If approved, the City will finalize the letter with the Mayor and submit it to the State legislature.
If not approved, the City will continue watching this bill and can provide updates as the legislative session progresses.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No sustainability impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal
Transportation
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Astrid Robles, Assistant to the City Manager Reviewed by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Floy Andrews, Interim City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager
Attachments:
A – Draft Letter of Support