Pub. L. 117-58, div. A, tit. I, subtit. A, sec. 11133 (as amended)

BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS.

Year: 2024Length: 350 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 11133. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS. Section 217 of title 23, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “pedestrian walkways and bicycle” and inserting “pedestrian walkways and bicycle and shared micromobility”; and (B) by striking “safe bicycle use” and inserting “safe access for bicyclists and pedestrians”; (2) in subsection (d), by striking “a position” and inserting “up to 2 positions”; (3) in subsection (e), by striking “bicycles” each place it appears and inserting “pedestrians or bicyclists”; (4) in subsection (f), by striking “and a bicycle” and inserting “or a bicycle or shared micromobility”; and (5) in subsection (j), by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) Electric bicycle.— “(A) In general.—The term ‘electric bicycle’ means a bicycle— “(i) equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts; “(ii) that can safely share a bicycle transportation facility with other users of such facility; and “(iii) that is a class 1 electric bicycle, class 2 electric bicycle, or class 3 electric bicycle. “(B) Classes of electric bicycles.— “(i) Class 1 electric bicycle.—For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term ‘class 1 electric bicycle’ means an electric bicycle, other than a class 3 electric bicycle, equipped with a motor that— “(I) provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling; and “(II) ceases to provide assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 20 miles per hour. “(ii) Class 2 electric bicycle.—For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term ‘class 2 electric bicycle’ means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that— “(I) may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle; and “(II) is not capable of providing assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 20 miles per hour. “(iii) Class 3 electric bicycle.—For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term ‘class 3 electric bicycle’ means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that— “(I) provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling; and “(II) ceases to provide assistance when the speed of the bicycle reaches or exceeds 28 miles per hour.” .
Pub. L. 117-58, div. A, tit. I, subtit. A, sec. 11133 (as amended): BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS. | Justis AI