By my reading of the actual Order all three classes of e-bikes are considered equivalent, and all three classes will be allowed on exiting bike trails.
Not sure why/how some could read the actual order differently. Am I missing something?
Excerpt from Order her:
Sec. 4 Policy. Consistent with governing laws and regulations:
a) For the purpose ofthis Order, "e-bikes" shall mean "low-speed electric bicycle" asdefined by 15 U.S.C. § 2085 and falling within one ofthe following classifications:
i) "Class 1 electric bicycle" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour;
ii) "Class 2 electric bicycle" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour; and
iii) "Class 3 electric bicycle" shall mean an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of28 miles per hour.
b) E-bikes shall be allowed where other types ofbicycles are allowed; and
c) E-bikes shall not be allowed where other types of bicycles are prohibited.
Full text of Order here:
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/fi...kes_-508_0.pdf