Boston, MA – In a bid to curb reckless riding and protect pedestrians, cyclists, and young users, Governor Maura Healey has introduced sweeping legislation that would impose new oversight on electric bicycles, scooters, and similar “micromobility” devices across the Commonwealth.
The measure, filed on May 4 and dubbed the Ride Safe Act, marks one of the nation’s most comprehensive attempts to update outdated transportation laws for fast-evolving personal electric vehicles.
The bill (Senate Bill 3077) responds to a surge in e-bike and scooter use on Massachusetts roads, sidewalks, and trails. As warmer weather draws more riders, officials point to growing reports of crashes, close calls, and injuries—particularly involving children and pedestrians. Current rules treat everything from basic pedal-assist bikes to high-speed modified mopeds under the same vague “motorized bicycle” category, creating confusion for riders, law enforcement, and local governments alike…