E-Bike Community Workshop Set for November 19 at Swift Gym

The Town of East Greenwich will host E-Bikes in East Greenwich: A Community Conversation on Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Swift Gymnasium, 121 Peirce Street. The workshop is free and open to the public.

Electric bicycles and scooters have quickly become part of daily life in East Greenwich. Students ride them to school, adults use them to commute, and families ride them for fun. As their numbers grow, so do residents’ concerns about riding on sidewalks, riders ignoring traffic laws, and unsafe riding near crowds in parks and at community events.

This workshop brings together the people closest to the issue to help residents understand the rules and to hear what the community thinks the Town should do next.

Who’s presenting

• Andrew Wade, Director of Community Services & Parks, will moderate the evening and lead a discussion on safety in parks and shared public spaces.
• Sgt. Glen Terilli of the East Greenwich Police Department will explain current Rhode Island law, the challenges officers face in enforcing it, and the changes being considered at the State House.
• East Greenwich Public Schools will review the district’s new policy on e-bikes and motorized devices for students traveling to and from school.
• Matt Bodziony, owner of NBX Bikes in Narragansett, will explain the three legal classes of e-bikes and why some high-powered, unclassified devices sold as e-bikes are a growing safety problem.

Topics include

• Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes and how to tell them apart
• Age limits, helmet requirements, and where e-bikes may and may not be ridden in Rhode Island
• What to look for before buying an e-bike, including class labels and certified batteries
• Student safety on the way to school and on school grounds
• Keeping sidewalks, paths, fields, and playgrounds safe for everyone

“Our goal is simple: everyone who uses our streets, sidewalks, and parks should feel safe doing it,” said Wade. “We want residents to leave with clear answers, and we want to hear their ideas. What we learn that night will help guide the Town’s next steps.”

The evening ends with an open discussion. Residents are encouraged to bring questions and to share specific locations where they’ve seen problems. Parents and teens are especially encouraged to attend together.

Event details

• What: E-Bikes in East Greenwich: A Community Conversation
• When: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Swift Gymnasium, 121 Peirce Street
• Cost: Free

For more information, contact Andrew Wade, Director of Community Services & Parks, at 401-886-8350 or awade@eastgreenwichri.gov.

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