National Advocacy Organizations
Collaborate to Launch Online eBike
Safety Course
A
s electric bicycles continue to
surge in popularity, expand-
ing access to outdoor recreation
and offering alternative trans-
portation options for people of
all ages and abilities, there is a
critical need for education pro-
gramming to help keep new and
inexperienced riders safe. To ad-
dress this growing demand, the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
and PeopleForBikes collaborated
to launch an online eBike safety
course, the eBike eCourse.
The comprehensive course,
accessible at eBikeCourse.com,
equips riders with the knowledge
and skills necessary to ride eBikes
with a safety mindset. It covers
the following essential topics:
•Rules of the road and general
rider etiquette
•Interacting safely with vehicular
traffic and pedestrians
•Strategies to avoid crashes
•Developing skills and confi
-
dence to ride an eBike
•Battery charging, maintenance,
and secure parking and storage
"Our policy team actively
monitors proposed legislation
affecting bicycles and eBikes
in all 50 states. Communities
nationwide are looking for ways
to increase safety while simul
-
taneously encouraging active
transportation and e-mobility,"
said Jenn Dice, PeopleForBikes'
president and CEO. "We believe
a safety education course for
new and inexperienced eBike rid-
ers plays a powerful role in the
solution to increasing safety for
both riders and everyone else on
the road."
The interactive course uti-
lizes videos and quizzes to
keep participants engaged and
reinforces key safety concepts.
It also provides guidance on set-
ting up a practice area for new
riders to hone essential skills
before taking to the road. Upon
completion, riders receive a
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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation
and PeopleForBikes collaborated
to launch an online eBike safety
course, the eBike eCourse.
