PCB discusses ban for e-bike use on Front Beach Road

Pedestrian Hit Panama City Beach Florida in Panama City Beach, Florida: Panama City Beach officials discussed a proposed ordinance that would ban e-bikes from sidewalks on Front Beach Road. Council members cited concerns about e-bikes startling older pedestrians and causing falls, and discussed regulating the three classes of e-bikes. Several residents recalled near-miss incidents in high pedestrian areas, and the council planned to review a drafted ordinance at a future meeting.