Dear NUSD Secondary Families,

Marin County has long been a leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles—and we’re proud of how many students walk, bike, and now e-bike to school. But with the growing popularity of e-bikes has come a serious safety concern that we must address together.

Since 2023, Marin Public Health has reported a sharp rise in e-bike injuries among youth, particularly those ages 10 to 15, who are five times more likely to require 911 services than adults. These injuries are not minor scrapes —emergency room physicians report they resemble serious injuries from motor vehicle accidents like internal bleeding and brain trauma, due to the higher speeds and weight of e-bikes.Dear NUSD Secondary Families,

Marin County has long been a leader in promoting healthy, active lifestyles—and we’re proud of how many students walk, bike, and now e-bike to school. But with the growing popularity of e-bikes has come a serious safety concern that we must address together.

Since 2023, Marin Public Health has reported a sharp rise in e-bike injuries among youth, particularly those ages 10 to 15, who are five times more likely to require 911 services than adults. These injuries are not minor scrapes —emergency room physicians report they resemble serious injuries from motor vehicle accidents like internal bleeding and brain trauma, due to the higher speeds and weight of e-bikes.