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Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Officials seek driver in accident that hurt 2 children in San Marcos

North Coast Current January 31, 2024
Two children suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run accident Monday, Jan. 29, in San Marcos, authorities reported.
Nick Buck, who has worked in Encinitas city government for more than two decades, now serves as the city’s mobility manager. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas picks longtime employee to serve as new mobility manager

North Coast Current August 13, 2023
A longtime Encinitas city employee has been chosen to fill a new position dedicated to transportation-related mobility, the city announced this month.
The city of Encinitas is publicizing its e-bike state of emergency and new ordinance through signs that residents can pick up and place on their lawns. (Encinitas city photo)

Encinitas e-bike safety campaign includes classes, signage

North Coast Current August 4, 2023
The city of Encinitas has launched an e-bike safety campaign following the implementation of an updated bicycle ordinance that took effect July 28.
An e-bike is shown parked on a downtown Encinitas street in October 2020. The city is considering regulations on e-bike use after a spike in accidents in Encinitas and Carlsbad. (Photo by Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

Like Carlsbad, Encinitas considers e-bike curbs in light of safety concerns

Stephen Wyer October 4, 2022
Officials in Encinitas say that the city will likely push for more e-bike regulation and guidance, just a month after Carlsbad declared a state of emergency over the rising number of e-bike collisions.
E-bike use in Carlsbad is now subject to rules under a new city ordinance. (Carlsbad city photo by Kristina Chartier)

CARLSBAD: Ordinance cracking down on e-bike misuse now in effect

OsideNews May 6, 2022

Carlsbad CA— The city of Carlsbad’s local laws that make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of bicycles, e-bikes, motorized scooters and other similar ways of getting around town is...

E-bike use in Carlsbad is now subject to rules under a new city ordinance. (Carlsbad city photo by Kristina Chartier)

CARLSBAD: Ordinance cracking down on e-bike misuse now in effect

News Release May 6, 2022

The city of Carlsbad’s local laws that make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of bicycles, e-bikes, motorized scooters and other similar ways of getting around town is now in effect as...

The new Carlsbad sign, dedicated Jan. 8, stretches over Carlsbad Boulevard at the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive next to the historic former Twin Inns building. (Photo by Scott Allison)

CARLSBAD: City enacts new e-bike rules to address concerns

News Release April 6, 2022
The Carlsbad City Council recently voted to update its local laws to make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of e-bikes, scooters and other similar ways of getting around town.
Downtown Carlsbad. (Photo by Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

CARLSBAD: City enacts new e-bike rules to address concerns

OsideNews April 6, 2022

Carlsbad, CA— The Carlsbad City Council recently voted to update its local laws to make it easier to enforce the safe and considerate use of e-bikes, scooters and other similar ways of getting around...

Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Man dies after his e-bike collides with truck in Solana Beach

North Coast Current February 28, 2022
A man was killed when he fell into a lane of traffic while riding his newly purchased electric bicycle on Highway 101 in Solana Beach on Saturday, Feb. 26, authorities reported.
BCycle is set to launch its bike-sharing program in Encinitas on Jan. 5. (BCycle photo)

BCycle launches e-bike sharing service in Encinitas on Jan. 5

North Coast Current January 1, 2022
Encinitas residents and visitors have a new bicycle transportation option with the launch of a city partnership with BCycle, the second such program in the state behind Santa Barbara.
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