City of Redondo Beach
Electric and Pedal Bicycles
History
Bike Paths
E-Bikes
Regulation
Education / Outreach
Moving Forward
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Background & History
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• Welcoming Community
• Green Option
• Ease of Use & Available
Bike Lane / Path
Classes I – IV • CLASS I: Separated from
vehicles and shared with people
The Bike Path
• CLASS II: Separated from road
w/ painted line
Grant Ave.
• CLASS III: Bicycles mixed w/
pedestrians and traffic
500-800 Esplanade
• CLASS IV: Bicycles are
separated by physical barrier
Harbor Drive
Class II Class III
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Types of Electric Bicycles
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Class I E- Bike
Pedal assisted
operates <20 MPH
Class II E- Bike
Throttle with pedal
power
Can exclusively
power w/out pedal
<20 MPH
Class III E-Bike
Pedal assisted Up to 28 MPH
Must wear a helmet
16 years or older
Cannot transport passenger
Not on Class 1 bike path
Vehicle Code Compliance
• 21200(a)(1) CVC- subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle • 21201 CVC- Proper equipment necessary to lawfully operate a bicycle • 21202(a) CVC- Ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge • 21204(b) CVC- (Riding double) An operator shall not allow • 21208(a) CVC- Must use the bicycle lane, if traveling < normal speed for traffic. • 21650.1CVC- Bicyclist must travel the same direction as vehicles on the roadway • 22450(a) CVC- Bicyclists must stop at the limit line for any posted stop sign • 27400 CVC- Bicyclist may not wear a headset covering both ears
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Redondo Beach Municipal Codes
• 3-1.03- Prohibited bicycle riding on sidewalks, when posted • 4-35.14- Roller skating, in-line skating and bicycle riding in parks. • 12-2.07- Bicycle riding is prohibited on any portion of any pier, parking structure.
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ENGAGEMENT
& EDUCATION
• VISUAL REMINDERS
POSTED AROUND THE
CITY
• PARTNERSHIPS WITH
STAKEHOLDERS
• SEEK FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
EDUCATION &
ENFORCEMENT
• COMMUNITY MEETINGS
• ENGAGING IN THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT
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ENFORCEMENT
Since 2020
501 Bicycle Traffic Stops
221 Citations Issued
139 Collisions Reported
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City Ordinance
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City of Hermosa Beach- Electric Bicycle prohibited under power on bike path.
Prohibit the use of Electric Bicycles (Under Power)
• Certain Class Electric Bicycles
• School Zones
• Shopping Districts
• Certain Bike Paths / Lanes
• Time of Use (not after 10:00 PM)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ELECTRIC BICYCLE
ENFORCEMENT AND EDUCATION IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
CALIFORNIA
OPTIONS
1. Continue to address public safety concerns and unlawful electric bicycle use in the community with enforcement of applicable existing bicycle law, community engagement, and public education.
2. Direct Staff to return to City Council, at a future date, with a draft Ordinance for consideration governing the lawful and safe use of electric bicycles in the City of Redondo Beach
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