Brevard’s Parks Trails and Recreation Committee appears warm to the idea of allowing low-powered e-bikes to navigate trails at the city owned Bracken Preserve.
Several committee members said e-bikers already ride the roughly 10 miles of trails although it is against regulations. If the committee recommends easing the e-bike policy, the Brevard City Council would have the final say.
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