The Path to E-Bike Safety is Paved in Blood
As the nation mourns 81-year-old Vietnam veteran Ed Ashman, more victims of e-bike and e-moto crashes are entering hospitals. We must go from a reactive stance to proactive safety.
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Announcing the Next Chapter in Safety
Introducing The The Caring Parent’s E-Bike Survival Guide, Second Edition When I released the first edition of The Caring Parent’s E-Bike Survival Guide, the goal was simple: give parents a roadmap to shop for legal e-bikes and prevent kids from modifying them once they’re brought home. Since then, thousands of families have used that guide…
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Why E-Bike Safety Requires a Community Coalition
“When coalitions prioritize community wisdom and experience along with data and evidence, the work is not only more relevant — it can really have some impact.“ Amir François, Annie E. Casey Foundation Across the country, the conversation around e-bikes often sounds the same: frustration over reckless riding, calls for stricter crackdowns, and a growing divide…
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The Big Flaw in E-Bike Law
While the policy world is currently consumed by a whirlwind of new regulations — most notably New Jersey’s recent decision to essentially reclassify e-bikes as motorized vehicles — a critical gap is opening up between our laws and our streets. At current civic, cycling and e-bike safety discussions, the air is thick with debate over…
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Announcing Our Brand Refresh and Enhanced Enterprise Platform
We at the Bellemont Project are pleased to announce the launch of our enhanced enterprise website, which accompanies our strategic brand refresh. This new digital platform reflects the growth and enhanced sophistication of our operations, serving as a clearer representation of the professional standards and expertise we bring to the field. As a social enterprise,…
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Risk Signaling: The Urgency of Warning
The electric bike and e-moto trend has exploded among teens and tweens, giving young people an unprecedented sense of speed and freedom. But this new fad is racing ahead of our ability to track its safety, with Emergency Room visits for related injuries soaring—a clear signal that we are facing a burgeoning public health crisis. This is where the vital concept of risk signaling comes into play.
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E-Bike Rodeos: Time to Take the Bull by the Horns
Navigating the Evolution of Bicycle Safety Education Bike rodeos have long been a staple of community safety education, offering young children the opportunity to learn basic bicycle riding skills and maneuvering techniques. In the past, these events focused primarily on standard bicycles, providing a foundation for safe riding that included simple obstacle courses and basic…
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Infrastructure Improvement Roadmap
Infrastructure improvements are often viewed through the narrow lens of streets and highways, and currently, much-needed work is underway to enhance our existing road network. A primary focus is improving streets, and especially dangerous intersections, to actively reduce or even eliminate collisions involving cars, bikes, and e-bikes. However, our proposed six-point plan calls for an…
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E-Bike Education Saves Lives
In recent years, e-bikes have rapidly gained popularity with teens across the nation, providing a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation. As their numbers grow, so does the need for comprehensive education on safe riding practices. We’re excited to see that e-bike education is developing nationally, making it easier for everyone to stay safe on…
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Parents Need This Survival Guide
In late 2024, we were thrilled to announce the release of The Caring Parent’s e-Bike Survival Guide. This essential guide equips parents with the tools they need to handle their teens’ e-bike safety, including everything from shopping tips to behavior management, ultimately benefiting communities across the nation. For Parents of Tweens and Teens This book…
