MEDFORD, Oregon— The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission approved rule updates for electric-assisted-bikes, at its meeting April 23 in Medford.
The updated e-bike rules will go into effect July 1, 2025. These rules, 736-10-0026 and 21-0065, will allow e-bikes on multi-use trails where other bicycles are allowed unless specifically restricted. They will also be allowed on the ocean shore on wet sand areas unless specifically restricted.
The proposed changes contain:
“Within the Division 10 General Park Area rules, the proposed changes seek to update the definition of electric assisted bicycle to match the statutory definition. It also seeks to expand on the allowable use of such devices and operational accessibility by persons with mobility disabilities. Language around safe operation and required caution was also amended to be stronger and clearer, particularly operation around other visitors, pets, children and equestrians. The proposed amendments also do away with the 8 feet width trail requirement for e-assisted bike use. Instead, the proposed rules will allow a person to safely ride e-assisted bikes on trails where other bicycles are allowed unless specifically restricted.”
The updated e-bike rules also include stronger, clearer language for safe operation and required caution, particularly around other visitors, pets, children and equestrians.
