Ride & Rally for a Better E‑Bike Law

E-bikes are changing how people move through New Jersey, but new state rules are making it harder for everyday riders to use them safely and legally.

On Thursday May 21 from 11 am to 1 pm, the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition and partners from across the state are gathering in Trenton for a Ride & Rally for a Better E-Bike Law.

10:30 am – Meet + check-in at Mill Hill Park (ride participants)
11:00 am – Group ride departs
11:30 am – State House rally begins (all participants welcome)

All ride participants must complete a waiver before joining the ride. A link to the waiver will be provided after registration and on-site at check-in.

Not riding? You can join us directly at the New Jersey State House at 11:30 am for the rally.

This event is open to everyone. Whether you ride an e-bike, a traditional bike, or simply care about safer and more accessible transportation in New Jersey, your presence helps show that this issue affects communities across the state.

We’re coming together to call for clearer, fairer rules that support low-speed e-bike riders, delivery workers, commuters, and families who rely on bikes to get around.

E-bikes are how teens get to school, college students get across campus and between transit stops, workers get to jobs, seniors who may no longer drive stay connected to daily life, and people without cars get around their communities. They are also an important mobility tool for riders with disabilities and individuals on the autism spectrum who may rely on cycling for independence and access. They also support recreation, fitness, and everyday riding across New Jersey.

But the current law has created confusion and new barriers for responsible riders while not addressing the real safety concerns tied to high-speed e-motorcycles (e-motos).

Local bike shops are already seeing the impact firsthand, and lawmakers need to hear directly from the people affected.

New Jersey’s current e-bike law is creating unintended barriers for people who rely on bikes for everyday transportation, including high school students, college students, workers, delivery riders, and people without access to a car.

At the same time, it does not adequately address safety concerns around high-speed e-motorcycles (e-motos) that are often grouped into the same category.

Riders, delivery workers, and bike shops are already experiencing confusion and consequences in real time. This rally is about ensuring lawmakers hear directly from the people most affected and understand what daily transportation looks like across the state so we can change the law before it’s too late.

• Your low‑speed e‑bike, standard bike, or just yourself
• Water and weather‑appropriate clothing
• Comfortable shoes for walking and riding
• Sunscreen, hat, or sunglasses for comfort and safety
• Signs or messages of support for better e‑bike policy
• Friends, coworkers, and community members who care about mobility justice
• Helmets for riders under 17

All participants joining the ride portion of the event are required to complete a waiver prior to riding.

Please complete the waiver in advance using the link provided after registration.

If you’re traveling from outside Trenton, NJ TRANSIT or the RiverLINE are bike-accessible options. Get off at Trenton Transit Center, then continue a short ride or walk to the New Jersey State House area.

If you’re driving, public parking is available near the New Jersey State House at the State Capitol Parking Garage (Barrack St Entrance) and the 215 W State St Lot, both within a block of the rally site. Additional garages are available on Warren St and Front St. Please allow extra time for arrival and bike unloading.

Ride participants will meet at Mill Hill Park before riding together to the New Jersey State House.
If you’re attending the rally only, plan to arrive at the State House at 11:30 am.

All registrants will receive a final reminder email with details before the event.

Come however you can. What matters most is showing up to support the movement.

Let’s ride, rally, and make our voices impossible to ignore.

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