It has been nearly two months since a 16-year-old Half Moon Bay resident died after colliding with a truck on his e-bike. The incident brought renewed attention to how the Coastside should regulate the use of e-bikes, and public calls for immediate action to introduce ordinances that may prevent further incidents.
So far, the Coastside and the county have yet to introduce a formal ordinance. An ordinance written by the county and recommended for adoption in all 20 cities in San Mateo County did not advance to a vote after a contentious debate. San Mateo County Supervisor Jackie Speier is now drafting another one. Questions as to when local or countywide ordinances will be advanced have been left unanswered.
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