EDUCATION: Manhattan Beach Unified School District launches new e-bike safety program
by Hibah Samad The Manhattan Beach Unified School District last week launched a new e-bike safety initiative aimed at ensuring students’ safe commutes on the road. Student e-bikes parked at Manhattan Beach Middle School and Mira Costa High School must have a new addition to their bikes — a District-certified sticker, signifying their completion of an approved MBUSD e-bike safety course. The program requires students to complete a certification course through MBUSD partners E-Bike Sense or PedalAce. In the lead-up to the policy launch, the District provided eighteen free training sessions, with six more sessions scheduled for January 2025. Additionally, MBUSD has offered discounted private course options for students who were unable to attend the free sessions. “Student safety is a top priority,” said Superintendent John Bowes. “This e-bike education program provides our students with the essential knowledge and skills to help them navigate traffic responsibly and safely.” Students who bring their e-bikes to school without a sticker will have their e-bikes placed on hold by the school administration until a parent/guardian can pick them up. The e-bike certification course offered…
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