9/4/25 SCCRTC P1 - Consent Agenda

9/4/25 SCCRTC P1 - Consent Agenda SummaryAction ItemsSpeaker A Move motion to amend subsidy policy Move to amend the consent agenda to include direction that future subsidies only support e-bikes pedal assisted up to 20 mph, excluding faster models.Speaker C Second motion to amend subsidy policy Second the motion to limit subsidies to e-bikes with max 20 mph pedal assist, pending public input.Concerns RaisedCommissioner Schiffrin expressed concern about subsidizing e-bikes that can go 28 mph, which he thinks is "too fast."Safety issues with faster e-bikes, especially involving children and teenagers, have increased significantly, with accidents up 300% in two years.Policy ProposalRecommendation to change subsidy policy to only support e-bikes that pedal assist up to 20 mph.No subsidies for e-bikes exceeding 20 mph or with throttles.State Pilot InfluenceMarin County state pilot program is being closely followed due to safety complaints.Current state law prohibits local action until pilot concludes.Commission DiscussionStaff confirmed it is feasible to limit subsidies without passing new laws, as subsidy program is discretionary.Commissioners agreed to bring the proposal to the public for input before making a motion.Motion to amend consent agenda with new subsidy direction was moved and seconded.