Hamilton County residents are expressing concerns regarding the speed and safety of e-bikes on roadways and trails.
An e-bike, or electric bike, is a bicycle with a battery-powered electric motor that assists the rider with pedaling.
Several Hamilton County cities are taking steps to regulate e-bike usage. The Fishers Police Department announced Oct. 6 that patrols on and around trails will increase in response to reports of juveniles blocking and riding in traffic, creating dangerous situations for drivers; riding on private property; and riding recklessly or too fast in roadways without helmets…