Score: +10
(14/22/4)
Marin County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
With Power Comes Responsibility Youths Under Age 16 Operating Class 2 E-Bikes: a Safety Risk
Published: April 26, 2024
13 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By December 31, 2024, the County of Marin and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to establish a joint task force or committee to investigate and consider coordination among the county and municipalities about adopting a county-wide uniform set of regulations regarding e-bike use within the County of Marin.
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Any task force or committee as described in Recommendation 2, above, should consider inviting representatives from Marin County schools, law enforcement, public health officials, and bicycle advocates to provide their input.
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 6
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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City of Belvedere[PDF]
July 08, 2024
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4 pages
• 10 responses
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R2
By December 31, 2024, the County of Marin and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to establish a joint task force or committee to investigate and consider coordination among the county and municipalities about adopting a county-wide uniform set of regulations regarding e-bike use within the County of Marin.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
Any task force or committee as described in Recommendation 2, above, should consider inviting representatives from Marin County schools, law enforcement, public health officials, and bicycle advocates to provide their input.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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Town of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 07, 2024
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104 pages
• 7 responses
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Score: -1
(+3, 0, -4)
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
PartiallyAgree TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictagreesthatcommunicationwithparents regardingtheprovisionofspecialeducationservicesiscritical;however,theinitial communicationwithLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictparents/guardiansregarding specialeducationservicestakesplacewhenallgeneraleducationinterventionshave beenexhaustedorthestudentisdemonstratingacuteeducationalneedsthatlikely couldnotbeaddressedwithouttheprovisionofspecialeducationsupportandservicesandnotbefore. TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrict'scommunicationswith parents/guardianstypicallycenteronachild'spresentlevelswhencompar...
R2
By December 31, 2024, the County of Marin and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to establish a joint task force or committee to investigate and consider coordination among the county and municipalities about adopting a county-wide uniform set of regulations regarding e-bike use within the County of Marin.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
Therecommendationhasbeenimplemented Thisrecommendationhasbeenimplemented.TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchool Districtiscurrentlyusingavarietyoftargetedcommunicationmethodswith parents/guardians,includingemails,websitepostings,phonecalls,andin-person conferences. R3: EachschooldistrictshouldusetheSpecialEducationInformationSystemservicetracking moduletotrackeverystudent'sIndividualizedEducationProgramsallocatedservicehours andthehoursprovidedtoeachstudent. Response: Therecommendationwillnotbeimplemented TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictiscurrentlyutilizingasystemtoeffectively maintainthenecessary...
R3
Any task force or committee as described in Recommendation 2, above, should consider inviting representatives from Marin County schools, law enforcement, public health officials, and bicycle advocates to provide their input.
Response: Will Not Implement
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
Therecommendationwillnotbeimplemented TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictiscurrentlyutilizingasystemtoeffectively maintainthenecessaryinformationtotrackIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP) servicedeliveryatnocosttothedistrict.TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistricthas ensuredallserviceprovidersunderstandtheirobligationtodeliverservicesin accordancewitheachstudent'sagreeduponIEP. Theservicetrackingsystemisactively andeffectivelyworkingtomeetallthecurrentservicetrackingrequirementsidentified bytheCaliforniaDepartmentofEducation(seeattached). Additionally,theservice trackingsystemisdirectlyconnect...
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
PartiallyAgree TheSpecialEducationInformationSystem(SEIS)isavaluabletoolthatsupportsthe Larkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictwithonlineaccesstodevelopIndividualized EducationPrograms(IEPs),managespecialeducationdata,submitCalifornia LongitudinalPupilAchievementDataSystem(CALPADS)reports,andtrackIndividualized EducationProgram(IEP)servicedelivery.However,therearenofindingsinthereport thatsuggestthattheuseofSEISspecificallyorexclusivelyisconnectedtoanincreasein theeffectiveadministrationofIEPs,orinstudentsuccess. F5: ManyschooldistrictsdonotusetheSpecialEducationInformationSystemtotrack whetherthed...
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
Response: Will Not Implement
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: -1
PartiallyAgree TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictagreesthatcommunicationwithparents regardingtheprovisionofspecialeducationservicesiscritical;however,theinitial communicationwithLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictparents/guardiansregarding specialeducationservicestakesplacewhenallgeneraleducationinterventionshave beenexhaustedorthestudentisdemonstratingacuteeducationalneedsthatlikely couldnotbeaddressedwithouttheprovisionofspecialeducationsupportandservicesandnotbefore. TheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrict'scommunicationswith parents/guardianstypicallycenteronachild'spresentlevelswhencompar...
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F6: DataisnotavailableelectronicallyinMarinschooldistrictstoascertainwhetherthe districtsareprovidingtheservicehoursrequiredbytheirstudents'Individualized EducationPrograms. Response: PartiallyAgree WhiledigitalIndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)servicedeliverydatamaynotbe availableacrossallschooldistrictsinMarinCounty,theLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchool DistrictisrecordingandtrackingIEPservicedeliveryonanindividualstudentlevel.Ifa parent/guardianhasaquestionregardingthedeliveryofservicestotheirstudent,the parent/guardianmayrequestrecordsfromtheLarkspur-CorteMaderaSchoolDistrictto helpdetermin...
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F6: DataisnotavailableelectronicallyinMarinschooldistrictstoascertainwhetherthe districtsareprovidingtheservicehoursrequiredbytheirstudents'Individualized EducationPrograms.
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Marin County Board of Supervisors[PDF]
July 16, 2024
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9 pages
• 9 responses
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Score: +6
(+6, 3, 0)
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9 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3 - F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R1 - R3 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented presuming adoption of AB 1776.
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R1 - R3 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented presuming adoption of AB 1776.
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3 - F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R1 - R3 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented presuming adoption of AB 1776.
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
above, the most effective regulations in this area would be federal in nature, with national guidelines on e-bike speed and accurate labeling of e-bike classes.
F5. The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin Bicycle Safety Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding. Response: Partially Disagree We cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding, as the Marin Bicycle Safety Coalition is best suited to opine regarding its funding model. F6. Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement a...
R3
Any task force or committee as described in Recommendation 2, above, should consider inviting representatives from Marin County schools, law enforcement, public health officials, and bicycle advocates to provide their input.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R3 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented presuming adoption of AB 1776.
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Wholly Disagree There has been a significant amount of legislation introduced in recent years targeting e-bike safety and ridership. However, it is important to note that the State, as well as municipalities, must balance more stringent e-bike regulations with the fact that e-bikes play an important role
in advancing California climate and emission reduction goals. Additionally, it is important to note that Marin County is far ahead of other jurisdictions in addressing e-bike safety. Several bills introduced in recent years targeting e-bikes include, but are not limited to: • State Assembly B...
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
Agree The Marin County Public Health Bicycle Safety Dashboard displays ambulance responses to bike accidents countywide (distinguished by e-bikes and conventional bicycles), and is updated weekly. Since the County began collecting this data in October 2023, we have seen that riders aged 10-15 years are five times more likely to have an e-bike accident compared to any other age group. The accident rate for conventional bicycles is similar across all age groups. F2. The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other...
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Disagree We cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding, as the Marin Bicycle Safety Coalition is best suited to opine regarding its funding model. F6. Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years. Response: Partially Disagree We cannot agree or wholly disagree with this finding, as Marin County public schools are best suited to opine regarding school districts' capacity or funding opportunities for bicycle safety funding.
"With Pow...
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2 ■ We disagree wholly or partially with the findings numbered: F3 - F6 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R1 - R3 have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented presuming adoption of AB 1776.
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City of Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees[PDF]
August 08, 2024
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75 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: +1
(+1, 9, 0)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Mill Valley School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Mill Valley School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educational needs that likely could not be addressed without the provision of special education support and services - and not before. The Mill Valley School District's communications with parents/guardians typic...
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
Response: Implemented
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Mill Valley School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Mill Valley School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educational needs that likely could not be addressed without the provision of special education support and services - and not before. The Mill Valley School District's communications with parents/guardians typic...
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree At the time of the Grand Jury Report, To Learn or Not to Learn: Are Children with Learning Differences Set Up for Success?was released, the Mill Valley School District did have information about special education available on their website. With that said, there are currently no statutes, federal or state, that require school districts to post information on their website to inform parents/guardians of their rights under federal and/or state laws related to having their children assessed to determine special education eligibility. Although the Mill Valley School District websit...
R2
By December 31, 2024, the County of Marin and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to establish a joint task force or committee to investigate and consider coordination among the county and municipalities about adopting a county-wide uniform set of regulations regarding e-bike use within the County of Marin.
Response: Implemented
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented This recommendation has been implemented. The Mill Valley School District is currently using a variety of targeted communication methods with parents/guardians, including emails, website postings, phone calls, and in-person conferences. R3: Each school district should use the Special Education Information System service tracking module to track every student's Individualized Education Programs allocated service hours and the hours provided to each student. District Response Response: The recommendation has been implemented The Mill Valley School District...
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree All parents/guardians should know what services are available to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This is first accomplished by the Marin County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) developing and adopting an annual special education service plan consistent with California Education Code 56205(b)(2). The plan (see attached Marin County SELPA 2024-2025 Service Plan) includes a description of special education services to be provided by the Mill Valley School District, including the nature of the services and the physic...
R3
Any task force or committee as described in Recommendation 2, above, should consider inviting representatives from Marin County schools, law enforcement, public health officials, and bicycle advocates to provide their input.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented The Mill Valley School District is using the Special Education Information System (SEIS) service tracking module and has effectively maintained the necessary information to track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. The Mill Valley School District has ensured all service providers understand their obligation to deliver services in accordance with each student's agreed upon IEP.
R4: - The Marin County Office of Education should analyze each school district's Individualized Education Programs compliance data and make the results availa...
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Special Education Information System (SEIS) is a valuable tool that supports the Mill Valley School District with online access to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage special education data, submit California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) reports, and track Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery. However, there are no findings in the report that suggest that the use of SEIS specifically or exclusively is connected to an increase in the effective administration of IEPs, or in student success. F5: Many school distri...
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
Response: Implemented
Due: December 31, 2024
Scheduled: within 15 days
Score: 0
Partially Agree The Mill Valley School District agrees that communication with parents regarding the provision of special education services is critical; however, the initial communication with Mill Valley School District parents/guardians regarding special education services takes place when all general education interventions have been exhausted or the student is demonstrating acute educational needs that likely could not be addressed without the provision of special education support and services - and not before. The Mill Valley School District's communications with parents/guardians typic...
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree F6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
Response: Partially Agree While digital Individualized Education Program (IEP) service delivery data may not be available across all school districts in Marin County, the Mill Valley School District is recording and tracking IEP service delivery on an individual student level using SEIS. If a parent/guardian has a question regarding the delivery of services to their student, the parent/guardia...
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F6: Data is not available electronically in Marin school districts to ascertain whether the districts are providing the service hours required by their students' Individualized Education Programs.
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Town of Fairfax[PDF]
July 17, 2024
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4 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: 0
(+0, 6, 0)
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6 «Disagree partially with the findings numbered: N/A * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: N/A RECOMMENDATIONS = Recommendations numbered _N/A have been implemented.
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Town of Ross[PDF]
July 17, 2024
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5 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +4
(+4, 4, 0)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The increasing number of e-bike accidents involving youths under the age of 16 presents a public health and safety danger in Marin.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _ F1-F6 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
R1
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors, and each municipality in Marin should take all steps necessary to adopt an ordinance with regard to class 2 e-bikes with, at minimum, the following provisions: (a) Only people aged 16 or older may operate class 2 e-bikes. (b) Operators of class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets. (c) All passengers on class 2 e-bikes must wear helmets.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
These recommendations require further analysis. The Town of Ross recommends these items be further explored before implementation to reduce confusion between existing state law and to further understand what a County Ordinance would entail. Items such as funding and resources for children and parents who violate the ordinance should be in place before enacting a new ordinance. Further exploration is not a disagreement with the findings but allows opportunity for thoughtful implementation. R2. Recommendation R2 outlines that the County of Marin and each munic ity take steps to establish a joint...
F2
The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F2.
F3
The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F3.
F4
For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leaving it up to the County of Marin and the Marin municipalities to create their own regulations.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F4.
R4
By December 31, 2024, the Board of Supervisors should explore options for additional funding for student and public education in Marin County about e-bike safety.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
Agree F2. The operation of class 2 e-bikes by operators under the age of 16 poses a significant risk to the safety of e-bike operators, other bike riders, passengers, and pedestrians on sidewalks, streets, multi-use paths, and trails in Marin. Response: Agree F3. The emerging and increasing safety issues related to class 2 e-bike use by operators under the age of 16 has not been addressed by Marin County or the municipalities in a uniform manner. Response: Agree F4. For all practical purposes, the state of California has abdicated its responsibility to regulate the use of class 2 e-bikes, leav...
F5
The funding to continue the e-bike specific safety and training program (E-bike Smart Marin) provided by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition is not sustainable without new sources of funding.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree F5.
F6
Marin County public schools are not currently able to implement additional bicycle safety training programs for students, beyond what has been offered by Safe Routes to Schools for many years.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree with the findings numbered: _ F1-F6 * Disagree partially with the findings numbered: * Disagree wholly with the findings numbered: (Attach a statement specifying any portions of the findings that are disputed; include an explanation of the reasons therefor.
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