Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi led a group bike ride at the E-Bike Town Hall and an engaging discussion to learn about the efforts in e-bike education, infrastructure and enforcement happening locally and across California earlier this year .

Welcome

We are back with a Fall issue of "Turtle Talk," the e-blast with the latest updates and news-you-can-use about the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN), a project of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).

The LTN provides a way to make your local trips on safe streets and protected crossings for travel via small, low-speed vehicles (aka street-worthy golf carts, e-bikes, pedal bikes, e-scooters, etc.).  

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Hermosa Beach E-Bike Safety

What's Happening with the LTN?

Redondo Beach Implementation

The City of Redondo Beach has finished designing its portion of the LTN and will now enter the implementation phase. Soon, you'll be seeing turtle signs on slow-speed streets throughout the city.

Lawndale Funding

The City of Lawndale received funding to implement the LTN in late September 2025. The funds will provide core LTN infrastructure and an opportunity to study north-south connections on the western border of the city. 

Lomita Improvements

In October, the City of Lomita awarded a design contract to Toole Design Group to complete planning and design activities for the LTN. The project will incorporate improvements that will enhance safety for all road users. 

Rivian Enters the Micromobility World

ALSO (and no you didn’t miss something here), is a new startup born out of Rivian’s micromobility division. It’s redefining sustainable urban transport with the launch of its TM-B e-bike—a modular and software-driven model already hailed as the Tesla or Rivian of e-bikes.

The TM-B blends automotive-grade durability with smart design, featuring a pedal-by-wire system, swappable top frames for commuter, cruiser, or cargo use, and over-the-air software updates that keep the bike evolving over time.

With Rivian’s engineering behind it, ALSO focuses on longevity, easy maintenance, and real sustainability. It offers riders a platform built to grow with their needs rather than be replaced.

Looking ahead, ALSO devices can be repaired at Rivian locations. It has plans to expand its lineup with new frame options, enhanced connectivity, and a four-wheel TM-Q utility vehicle, continuing its mission to make micromobility smarter, cleaner, and more adaptable. 

New micromobility innovations and technologies are constantly emerging from around the world. Here we showcase examples of exciting vehicle inventions in the industry. Perhaps you’ll spot one of these devices cruising around the South Bay in the near future.

School Zones Lower Speed Limits

Ever wonder how our legislators plan to address issues surrounding low-speed vehicles, mobility and traffic safety? In this Legislation We're Watching feature, we will spotlight a local, state or federal piece of legislation pertaining to low-speed travel in a quick, easy-to-understand explanation. 

Assembly Bill 382, authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman, empowers local governments to lower speed limits in school zones to 20 mph and as low as 15 mph in certain residential areas adjacent to schools.

Beginning January 1, 2031, the 20 mph limit will become mandatory in all school zones across California. The law aims to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-bike riders traveling near schools by reducing vehicle speeds and creating safer, more predictable traffic conditions.

The bill was signed into law on October 10, 2025.



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