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We're excited to present our seventh issue of "Turtle Talk," a monthly e-blast with the latest updates and news-you-can-use about the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN), produced by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).

Here's a little reminder: the LTN is planned to be a 243-mile network of existing, low-speed routes that are designed to accommodate travel via small, low-speed vehicles (aka street-worthy golf carts, e-bikes, pedal bikes, e-scooters, etc.). While the LTN includes all types of low-speed vehicles, this edition of Turtle Talk focuses on e-bikes.  

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The Turtle Makes Appearance at

the El Segundo Art Walk

The SBCCOG partnered with e-RYDE to host a mini mobility showcase at the El Segundo Art Walk last month.

The team from STRUT and E-Bike Sense also joined us at our tent to speak with visitors about the importance of E-Bike safety and new micromobility vehicles coming to market soon.

STRUT is developing a new neighborhood electric vehicle that will offer complete customization as well as boasting a funky LED screen on the grill to style your vehicle with a splash of creativity.

E-Bike Sense is a safety program that partners with schools, it offers courses for students to receive an E-Bike registration sticker.

Keep your eyes out for more events with South Bay micromobility champions coming soon. 

🛹 Wear wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads for protection. If you’re too cool for those, consider purchasing a jacket with built-in padding. 

👟 Always wear shoes that are grippy and will stay on your feet. 

🤕 Learn how to fall properly (yes there’s a right way) Full breakdown

☔ Avoid riding during inclement weather and keep your board/scooter dry. 

❌ NEVER ride tandem on vehicles designed for one person.

For more resources on e-bike safety, visit ebikesmart.org.

Return of the RipStik

Released in 2007, the Razor RipStik quickly became a favorite of kids and teens looking to carve up the streets of their neighborhoods. Taking the fun to the next level, Razor released the RipStik Electric Caster Board. The board is built just like a regular RipStik but with a hub motor in the back wheel that allows for speeds up to 10 mph.

The electric version preserves the unique twisting design of the original RipStik that allows the board to make sweeping turns. The Razor RipStik Electric Caster Board retails for $299 and is recommended for riders aged 9 and up. 

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

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

Senate Bill 961, authored by Senator Scott Wiener, would require new cars and trucks beginning in the model year 2030 to be equipped with a passive intelligent speed assistant system. This would alert drivers with a visual and audio signal if a driver has exceeded the speed limit by more than 10 mph.

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