E-Bikes, Keeping It Real
By Shannon Appelcline, Contributing Writer for Kauaʻi Path
On Feb. 1, two children riding a single e-bike on Kekaha Road were injured in a collision with a pickup truck. Unfortunately, this is a growing trend. E-bikes were the most common cause of injury for children treated by trauma services at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center in Q2 2024. Though they’re a great new way to get around, e-bikes must be ridden with safety in mind.