Kevin Norton and Dr. John Maa, Author at Lookout Santa Cruz

Students from New Brighton Middle School weaving through the streets in Capitola on their e-bikes.

Don’t wait for tragedy: Santa Cruz County must tackle e-bike danger today

by Kevin Norton and Dr. John Maa and Kevin Norton September 25, 2025October 2, 2025

Local activist Kevin Norton and surgeon John Maa warn that e-bikes are far more dangerous than most realize — especially for children. In California, e-bike crashes have surged nearly 19-fold since 2018 and were up 177% in Santa Cruz County in 2024, with some injuries resembling motorcycle wrecks.

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