Proposed legislation would give clearer definition to what constitutes an e

There is proposed new legislation in Harrisburg for e-bikes.

The proposal defines for cities and towns exactly what constitutes an e-bike, which in turn would allow municipalities to create better rules regarding their operations on local streets and sidewalks.

Samuel Echard, who runs the Greensburg Bike Shop in Youngwood, says that the e-bike business has really taken off over the last few years.

"So, in the summer, when it's busy, we sell between 40 and 50 e-bikes a month and about one regular bike, to that 40 or 50 e-bikes," Echard said.

E-bikes are a great tool for recreation and a great source of transportation, especially for those who can't afford a car. However, in many places, like the city of Arnold, e-bikes are posing a problem.

"Nobody is following traffic patterns," said