Bike-Ped Committee Hears E-Bike Update, Launches Subcommittees
Bike-Ped Committee heard state e-bike legislation update and organized new subcommittees on safety data.
Bike & Pedestrian Committee · Meeting of January 5, 2026
WATERTOWN — Bike-Ped Committee heard state e-bike legislation update and organized new subcommittees on safety data. Representative Steve Owens discussed state micromobility legislation establishing Class 1 and 2 e-bike definitions and proposing Class 3; a report from the state Micromobility Commission is expected by month's end. Chair Jamie Burke reported governance changes including future City Council approval of committee members and new hybrid meeting rules.
The committee established working groups on pedestrian signals and traffic safety data; the pedestrian signals group met today to gather local information. The committee heard that the LiveWell Watertown winter biking workshop will begin in February.
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Source: the Bike & Pedestrian Committee meeting of January 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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