Several cities in San Diego have passed ordinances aimed at improving safety for e-bikers, but many lack the level of bike infrastructure that would do more to protect riders.
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First, an organization in El Cajon is asking for more accurate representation for nearly 25,000 of its local residents. Then, a resident in Emerald Hills has now filed a lawsuit against the city of San Diego over a housing development coming to his neighborhood. Also, some local advocates feel the lack of safe places to ride an e-bike is a central issue when it comes to safety. And, join us for a sneak peak of a driverless robotaxi ride.
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