The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announced that District Ranger Rich Hatfield signed the decision notice for the Class 1 e-bikes trails at Jakes Rocks project.
Class 1 e-bikes are equipped with an electric motor that assists only when the rider pedals. Assistance ceases when the e-bike reaches the speed of 20 mph.
A draft decision notice was made available for a 45-day objection review period for those individuals or organizations that submitted written comments during one of the previous designated comment periods. No objections were received during the objection review period. The final decision, signed on Sept. 15, authorizes the use of Class 1 e-bike on the Jakes Rocks Trail System.
Hatfield said, “A recurrent theme in many of the comments that we received was that class 1 e-bike use would allow more people to start mountain biking or continue enjoying this outdoor pursuit as they age or their physical condition changes. As a public land manager, I want to encourage everyone to get outside, exercise, and enjoy our public lands. This project allows me to support that objective.”
Refer to the Allegheny National Forest website for additional information concerning this decision or contact Justin Woldt, Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist, at 814-363-6089 or justin.woldt@usda.gov.
