October 9, 2020 - On Friday, Oct. 2, the Department of the Interior released final rules for electric bicycle use on public lands. This new regulation more clearly defines electric bicycles and gives local land managers the authority to permit their use on non-motorized trails.

The new rule applies to the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Reclamation. Generally speaking, these rules mean that:

Electric bicycles are no longer defined as motor vehicles or off-road vehicles, but are properly defined within three classes.

Electric bicycle riders have similar rights, privileges and duties as traditional bicycle riders.

Local land managers can authorize some or all classes of electric bicycles on roads, paths and trails where bicycles are allowed.

Local land managers maintain significant control, in partnership with the public, to make access decisions.  

FAQs and links to the individual agency regulations are posted on our electric bicycle webpage.

Together, we can make bike riding better!