What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong on the Road?
Imagine you’re out walking on a shared-use path in your city, and these vehicles blast through your periphery at 30 miles per hour.
By
Kea Wilson
1:00 AM CDT on August 3, 2022
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