The City of San Marcos, San Marcos Unified School District and San Marcos Sheriffs Station are collaborating to increase safety on the road for young e-bike riders.
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — “Ride smart, Share safely,” is the message behind a new e-bike safety program in San Marcos.
On Tuesday, dozens of electric bikes lined up outside San Elijo Middle School as young riders learned about rules on the road and how to stay safe.
It’s part of a collaboration called “Stay Safe San Marcos,” a partnership with the city, San Marcos Unified School District and the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station.
The start of a new school year also means new rules in place like a mandatory permit for bikes and e-bikes at select schools in the district including San Marcos High School, Mission Hills High School and San Elijo Middle School.
Students will earn their permit after they take one of the safety classes which will allow them to ride their bike to school.
The e-bike safety classes also serve as a reminder for parents on the guidelines in place as their children use e-bikes to get to school.
Safety is crucial in this community as these three groups work to increase awareness and educate the youth to prevent tragedies