Jeffco Open Space will be allowing Class 1 e-bikes on its paved trails, which are only located in three parks — Crown Hill, Van Bibber and Clear Creek Trail. For now, the agency is prohibiting use of Class 2 e-bikes in these areas.
During an Aug. 8 Jeffco staff meeting with the county commissioners, JCOS Director Tom Hoby and Visitor Services Manager Mary Ann Bonnell said that the decision came after House Bill 1151 went into effect on Aug. 9. The bill’s intent was to clarify e-bikes’ role in traffic, but JCOS found that the bill also would impact its paved trails.
Other changes
With evolving behavior at Open Space parks, Bonnell said it’s important to incorporate updated language into its parks regulations. Among its most recent updates, JCOS will install bear boxes in all its campgrounds to improve safety for both bears and humans.
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