E-bikes Damage Ventura County Parks, Prompting Calls for Rules
Source: vcstar.com
- Ventura County parks report rising damage from e-bikes in areas like Conejo Valley and Thousand Oaks.
- Over 50 incidents of trail erosion, vegetation destruction, and safety hazards occurred last year alone.
- Officials urge new restrictions on e-bikes to protect parks and prevent injuries.
Ventura County parks officials are sounding the alarm on increased damage caused by electric bikes, or e-bikes, in popular spots like Conejo Valley, Thousand Oaks, and other trails. Park rangers and Ventura police have documented more erosion, trampled plants, and close calls with hikers from riders going too fast on powered bikes. The core issue is that e-bikes let people travel quicker and farther than regular bikes, overwhelming fragile trails not built for that. It matters to locals who use