Podcast 60 – Electric Bike Laws on Public Lands with Morgan Lommele

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Today I am joined by Morgan Lommele of People For Bikes to discuss Ebike policies, laws, and regulations on public lands. We start the conversation by covering what People For Bikes does, Morgan’s position as Director of State and Local Policy, as well as her work on electric bike initiatives. We then dive into Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 electric bikes, how they are governed, and places they can be ridden. We also talk about the recent August 2019 order by the Department of Interior to develop Ebike policies for BLM lands, National Parks, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation.

For more information on People For Bikes, please visit www.peopleforbikes.org. For local information on where you can ride Ebikes on public lands, please visit Ebike Policies Spreadsheet.

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Topics Covered During This Episode Include:

Morgan’s background, where she grew up, and her job responsibilities at People For Bikes
Common reasons why people do not want increased Ebike access on trails and public lands
Impact studies of electric bikes on public areas where there is mixed use between normal pedal bicycles and Ebikes
The history of Ebike laws and where they began
Detailed information of electric bike classifications 1, 2, and 3
Stipulations of Ebike use on National Parks and BLM land and restrictions we should be aware of
Current Ebike policy on National Forests and what the future could hold for riding on USFS lands
How Ebikes are enforced based on classifications and how they are regulated on state and local levels
Developing a national Ebike policy and what it would take to make that happen
Resources for electric bike riders and how to stay informed on the latest regulations