El Cerrito/Richmond Annex Walk and Roll

10/21/2026

E-Moto Enforcement
Over the past week, El Cerrito Police officers have issued citations and impounded three illegal e-Motos as part of our ongoing efforts to keep pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists safe.

Many of these e-Motos are not electric bicycles under California law. Vehicles that have no pedals, are throttle-only, exceed 20 mph, and/or have motors over 750 watts may be classified as off-highway vehicles (OHV) rather than e-bikes.

These off-road vehicles are not legal to operate on El Cerrito streets or trails-including the Ohlone Greenway.

An impound can be costly. Owners may face up to $500-600, or more, in towing and impound-related fees.

ECPD officers will be focusing enforcement efforts on illegal e-Motos to help protect the safety of everyone using our streets and trails.

Know what you’re riding, know where you can legally ride it, and help us keep El Cerrito safe for everyone.

10/19/2026

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10/19/2026

The operation Monday on an El Cerrito bike path was the latest effort to crack down on motorcycle-type devices that resemble e-bikes.

10/19/2026

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Dedicated bus lanes, removal of separate turn lanes and sidewalk extensions at intersections are among the options that could be studied for a 5.5-mile stretch of San Pablo Avenue through […]

10/16/2026

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The El Cerrito City Council is scheduled to hear an update on legislation affecting the city at its Oct. 20, 2026 meeting. New California legislation in the reports affects e-bikes, bike project approval, public records requests, and more.

The council will hear presentations from the League of California Cities and the city’s lobbyist, California Public Policy Group.

Both presentations are posted on the city website as part of the packet for the meeting.

Some of the legislation recently signed into law in the presentations:
- Class 2 e-bikes must have a speedometer and front and rear lights (AB2346), vehicles such as motorcycles and mopeds cannot be marketed as e-bikes (SB1167), and safety programs for grades 7-12 are encouraged and standardized (AB1569).
- Limits review of pedestrian and bicycle projects (AB1976)
- Extends deadline for responding to Public Records Act requests from 10 days to 10 business days.

The council meets at 6 pm Oct. 20 at City Hall.

Agenda/packet: https://elcerritoca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1205/files/agenda/3792

Directions for joining by Zoom and commenting electronically, in person, and on Zoom are at the top of the agenda. The recording of the meeting is usually available shortly after the meeting via the “meeting media” tab on the left.

Image from Oct. 20 El Cerrito City Council packet.

Find this article and more at https://elcerritowire.blogspot.com/2026/10/legislation-on-bike-projects-e-bikes.html

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

Consultants for the City of El Cerrito’s Crosstown Connect BART-to-Bay Trail bikeway project — as well as El Cerrito Public Works director Yvetteh Ortiz — will share information on the planned all-ages-and–abilities bikeway, which will link south El Cerrito neighborhoods to schools, parks, shopping, the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, and the Bay Trail.

10/13/2026

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