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Making e-bikes safer in California is smart. Smothering this new technology is not
The article highlights the benefits of electric bikes in California, including their role in urban transportation and environmental benefits, while discussing the initial regulatory panic over injuries and the shift toward targeted safety measures like Senate Bill 1167. California legislators initially considered restrictive regulations but have since focused on addressing safety issues without stifling e-bike innovation.
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