Class 3 e-bikes
Coverage of Class 3 e-bikes in the Nexus archive.
- Williamson County students will be required to complete safety training to ride e-bikes to school
Williamson County Schools requires students to complete safety training and register e-bikes with an ID tag to ride them to school starting this fall. The policy, approved by the school board, aims to address safety concerns related to electronic transportation devices.
- Now all of Montgomery Parks’ nearly 300 miles of trails are open to Class 1 e-bikes
Montgomery Parks has expanded access to Class 1 e-bikes on its nearly 300 miles of trails, allowing them on natural-surface trails five years after they were permitted on paved trails. The policy excludes Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes, motorbikes, and mopeds due to concerns about trail damage, speed, and safety. Enforcement focuses on education, with warnings, citations, or removals possible for noncompliance.
- Mt. Juliet Police Department raising awareness for e-bike safety after crashes earlier this year
The Mt. Juliet Police Department is promoting e-bike safety following crashes involving high-speed Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach 28 mph. Safety measures include obeying traffic laws, wearing helmets, and checking trail regulations, while local businesses and officials emphasize rider education and etiquette on shared paths like Cedar Creek Greenway.