Bike Committee Launches Infrastructure Tracker Amid State E-Bike Law Review
Manchester bike committee develops infrastructure tracker amid Ride Safe Act monitoring. Co-Chairs Brian Frey and Dana Vermilye oversaw a meeting of six committee members that unanimously approved previous meeting minutes. The committee focused on developing an infrastructure tracker map combining
Bike and Pedestrian Committee · Meeting of May 20, 2026
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — Manchester bike committee develops infrastructure tracker amid Ride Safe Act monitoring. Co-Chairs Brian Frey and Dana Vermilye oversaw a meeting of six committee members that unanimously approved previous meeting minutes. The committee focused on developing an infrastructure tracker map combining recommendations from prior audits, plans, and studies to guide future prioritization.
Members reviewed the Massachusetts Ride Safe Act, which proposes shifting to a speed-based e-bike classification system, and plan ongoing monitoring to track implications for local regulation and safety efforts. The committee will also continue promoting May Bike Month events and developing community safety messaging.
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Source: the Bike and Pedestrian Committee meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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