Electric bicycles, which have become a popular way for kids and adults to get around town, are resulting in deaths, injuries and arrests in Orange County as state and local leaders grapple with updated rules for the electric wheeled vehicles.
Many e-bike supporters point to the devices’ ability to curb negative environmental effects associated with cars and argue they offer residents a lower cost transportation option.
At the same time, evolving regulations and lacking infrastructure like bike lanes can result in crashes and arrests — all while community members and local officials grapple with how to keep people from getting seriously hurt or killed…