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The Teton County School District held a workshop on electric bike safety on Friday, June 4 at Jackson Hole Middle School. Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are bicycles equipped with an electric motor.
District Communications Director Charlotte Reynolds said that several parents have reached out to the district and expressed their concerns about unsafe e-bike use on roads and pathways, primarily by middle school-age kids.
Teton County Pathways and Trails Coordinator Brian Schilling said that several middle school-age kids have gotten into crashes while riding e-bikes, sometimes hurting other people.
Presenters at the workshop talked about the importance of wearing a helmet, how to ride safely on roads and pathways, proper hand signals, and how to be respectful of pedestrians and other riders.
Some people are concerned about kids putting the proverbial pedal to the metal on e-bikes, and officials are looking to do something about it before school ends for the year.
Jackson Hole public schools will remain on the hybrid schedule when students return from winter break Jan. 4.
Though the Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees has considered changes to its schedule throughout the year, it did not at its December meeting, meaning no changes.
The district has explicitly said any big changes would need board approval. Until then, no news means a continuation of the status quo.
âWhen the time comes that we are able to change those student schedules, we will certainly clearly communicate to families and the community that thatâs happening,â district Communications Director Charlotte Reynolds said.