Pennsylvania is confronting a growing public-safety challenge involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices. The concern is no longer theoretical.

PennDOT reported that bicyclist fatalities rose from 19 in 2024 to 28 in 2025, with 12 killed riding e-bikes.

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Scott L. Bohn serves as executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, where he provides statewide leadership on law enforcement policy, professional development and public safety initiatives.Ā