- Salt Lake City proposes banning Class 2 and 3 e-bikes on natural trails.
- A 15 mph speed limit is suggested for all bikes on paved trails.
- Vote could be next week; city plans extensive outreach to educate the public on new rules, if passed.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s capital city could be the latest to crack down on e-bike use on trails, as it seeks to reduce conflicts and other challenges of the rising popularity of e-bikes.
Salt Lake City is seeking to ban Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes from natural surface trails, such as its vast foothill trail system, unless otherwise posted.
Class 2 e-bikes have a throttle assist with assistance that ends at 20 mph, while Class 3 e-bikes have pedal assist up to 28 mph…