Huntington Beach city leaders on Wednesday announced the nation’s first police-led student e-bike safety program, which they say is a direct response to a staggering number of crashes involving young riders in recent years.
During a news conference, they disclosed that in the last three years police have seen e-bike-related crashes have more than doubled, jumping from 72 in 2022 to 147 in 2024. Projections suggest that this year could surpass 160, which would be a 120% increase since their study began.
“This is a public safety issue we can’t afford to ignore,” said a statement from Huntington Beach Mayor Pat Burns. “We’re seeing too many kids injured in preventable crashes. This program is about giving them the tools to ride safely and confidently.”…