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WINTER 2026

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Residents of Lomita preview the traffic calming improvements along proposed routes of the LTN at Lomita's Public Workshop in January 2026.

Welcome

We are back with a Winter 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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Redondo Beach Completes Bikeway Extension

The City of Redondo Beach recently completed the North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension, closing a key gap between Felton Lane and Inglewood Avenue and strengthening the existing bikeway.

The NRBB provides a lighted, paved path that runs from Dale Page Park in a north-south direction until it reaches Rockefeller Lane where it pivots east. With this extension now complete, the path provides extended access and a more continuous experience for residents in the surrounding neighborhoods.

In the future, another extension will enhance the corridor by going south on Inglewood Avenue and lead to a planned mobility hub with shaded rest areas, a water bottle filling station, a bicycle self-repair station, and wayfinding signage.

The official ribbon cutting event will take place Thursday, March 5th at 4 p.m. at the southwest corner of Perkins Lane and Rockefeller Lane in Redondo Beach.

What's Happening with the LTN?

Lomita Residents Learn About Proposed Routes

The City of Lomita and SBCCOG participated in multiple events to promote the upcoming start of the Lomita LTN expansion.

In December 2025, at the Lomita Tree Lighting event, residents were able to learn about the LTN and provide feedback on routes. At the Public Workshop hosted in January 2026, residents were also given a visual preview of proposed traffic calming improvements by viewing large aerial-view posters of the proposed routes. At both events, attendees were able to share their experiences to help improve the safety of all road users and residents.

Rolling into the Future

Cube Introduces E-Trike with Pickup Bed

Electric cargo micromobility continues to evolve with the introduction of Cube’s tilting e-trike platform, designed like a pickup truck and intended to combine the stability of three wheels with the handling feel of a traditional bicycle.

Built around an innovative tilt mechanism that allows the rider and front end to lean naturally while keeping the rear cargo section level, the trike is intended to support everyday hauling without sacrificing maneuverability. The flatbed configuration replaces an enclosed cargo box with an open, anti-slip platform rated to carry substantial loads and equipped with tie-down points that allow users to customize how cargo is secured, whether for tools, packages, or other daily needs.

Power comes from a Bosch CX mid-drive system paired with a high-capacity battery capped at a 15.5 mph pedal-assist limit. It features front suspension, stepless gearing, hydraulic disc brakes with a parking brake, and mixed wheel sizes to support comfort, control and stability in urban conditions.

Together, these design choices highlight a growing trend toward electric cargo cycles that function as practical, lower-emission alternatives to car trips for families, small businesses and everyday errands.

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.

Legislation We're Watching

Clarifying E-Bike Power 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 1557, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan and introduced in January 2026, would clarify California’s Vehicle Code definition of an electric bicycle to explicitly state that an e-bike is a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that cannot exceed 750 watts of peak power.

While current law caps e-bikes at 750 watts, it does not specify whether that limit applies to continuous or peak output, a distinction some manufacturers have interpreted in different ways. AB 1557 would establish a clear standard by defining the limit as peak power, meaning any bike capable of exceeding 750 watts at any time would no longer qualify as a street-legal e-bike under state law.

The measure is intended to improve safety and reduce confusion as higher-powered models become more common, while maintaining e-bikes as a sustainable and accessible mobility option.

The bill is under review by the Assembly Transportation Committee

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