Danville Town Council Study Session
March 10, 2026
Town of Danville
Danville, California
Subject: Issues, Omissions, and Unanswered Questions - Staff Report 3.2.1 “E-Bike Safety – Local Ordinance Considerations”
Prepared by: Danville Safety Advocates and E-Bike Access
Mayor and Council Members,
We respectfully submit this revised report to address significant issues, omissions, and unanswered questions arising from Staff Memorandum 3.1, “E-Bike Safety - Local Ordinance Considerations,” prepared for the May 12, 2026 Town Council Study Session.
Staff Memorandum 3.1 addresses local legal authority, policy options, statewide legislation, education, enforcement concerns, and park-related recommendations. However, it does not meaningfully answer several central findings of the Danville Risk Assessment Sidewalk Operation of Electric Bicycles and High-Powered Electric Motorcycles (February 1, 2026)
Particularly as they relate to residential sidewalks, sidewalk width, predictable conflict points, local collision evidence, signage, enforcement practicality, and municipal notice.
The most recent local collision data makes this issue more urgent. From January 1, 2025 through April 29, 2026, Danville identified 9 e-bike collisions in approximately 16 months.
At least 7 of those 9 recent collisions involved riders age 16 or younger. The recent pattern includes severe injuries and recurring conflict locations near major roads, intersections, trail connections, downtown streets, and neighborhood areas. This recent local evidence raises serious questions about whether continued deferral is an adequate public safety response.
The central issue is not whether the Town has any authority over sidewalks. Staff Memorandum 3.1 acknowledges that the Town’s strongest authority includes Town-controlled infrastructure, including sidewalks. The unanswered question is why the Town recommends using that authority in parks, but not on residential sidewalks where the same foreseeable conflicts exist.
We respectfully ask the Council to consider the following issues, omissions, unanswered questions, and recommended actions before relying on Staff Memorandum 3.1 as a complete basis for policy decisions.
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