Earth Day often inspires conversations about sustainability, and one eco-friendly trend gaining traction in the Coachella Valley is the use of electric bikes. But as their popularity surges, so does the discussion around safety and regulation.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has tentatively approved an ordinance that would restrict e-bike usage in unincorporated parts of the county. The proposal aims to prohibit electric bikes on sidewalks, pedestrian overpasses, and underpasses to ensure pedestrian safety.”For whatever reason, some folks are reporting that we’re banning electric bikes—that’s not the case,” said a county official. “This is about managing public safety the same way we do with traditional bikes.”While the city of Indio hasn’t seen a spike in e-bike-related accidents, neighboring cities have expressed concern. Indio Police say they’ve received no significant complaints or calls related to e-bikes but acknowledge their increasing presence on the…..