SB485

Establishing WV Behavior-Based E-Bike and Multi-Use Trail Mobility Act

Introduced·1/19/26
Intr Text

West Virginia Behavior-Based E-Bike and Multi-Use Trail Mobility Act establishes safety regulations for e-bikes and mobility devices on public trails.

The West Virginia Behavior-Based E-Bike and Multi-Use Trail Mobility Act creates a regulatory framework for bicycles, e-bikes, adaptive mobility devices, and personal mobility devices on public trails. It classifies devices based on behavior and capability, not design. The act sets speed limits, establishes a yield hierarchy, and designates trail segments. Trail managing authorities can adjust speed limits and temporarily restrict device types. The Division of Natural Resources will establish signage standards and publish a model ordinance package.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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History

Jan 19

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 19

Senate

To Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

Jan 19

Senate

Introduced in Senate