As electric mobility continues to transform how we move throughout the Sunshine State, the Florida Bicycle Association remains committed to ensuring our roads and trails stay safe, predictable, and welcoming for everyone.

With the rise of high-power "e-motos" and evolving technology, clear distinctions are more important than ever to protect vulnerable road users and preserve the integrity of our cycling infrastructure.

Today, we are sharing our official position on proposed legislation regarding e-bikes and electric motorcycles.

Our focus remains steadfast on education-first safety strategies, practical youth operator programs, and advocating for policies that reduce crashes while maintaining equitable access to bicycling for health, transportation, and joy.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Safer Students grant cycle is officially open! Following a landmark year for roadway safety education, the Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) is once again inviting schools across the Sunshine State to apply for funding.

If you are an educator or administrator looking to empower your students with life-saving skills—and earn up to $500 for your school in the process—now is the time to get involved.

For years, the Florida Bicycle Association and our partners have advocated for a simple truth: Florida’s roads are for driving, not for scrolling. We have come remarkably close to making this a reality. In 2024, the Hands-Free Florida bill passed the House unanimously. In 2025, it passed the Senate. These milestones prove that road safety isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a human one. Our legislators recognize that distracted driving is a preventable crisis, yet the bill has not yet crossed the finish line to become law.

Florida’s electric bike landscape is at a crossroads. As e-bikes become more popular for commuting and recreation, state lawmakers are looking to update the rules of the road.

Florida House Bill 243 (and its companion Senate Bill 382) has been proposed for the 2026 legislative session. If passed, this bill would fundamentally change how certain high-powered electric bikes are classified and who is allowed to ride them.

We want to know what the cycling community thinks. Read the summary below and then share your feedback using our Community Feedback Form.

The holidays are here, and your teen is begging for an e-bike. You love the idea of them getting out from behind the screen, gaining independence, and enjoying the Florida sunshine. It seems like the perfect gift!

But before you click "buy," the Florida Bicycle Association wants you to know one essential thing: the e-bike you are considering is not just a toy - it is a vehicle.

For three days in Winter Garden and Clermont, cyclists, advocates, planners, and community leaders gathered with the singular purpose of sharing ideas for shaping a safer, more welcoming Florida for everyone on a bicycle. Thanks to all of those who attended - and for those who missed it this year, here’s a quick recap of the 2025 Florida Bicycle Summit.

(Winter Garden, Fla.) - Registration is now open for the 2nd annual Florida Bicycle Summit, taking place November 14-16, 2025, in Winter Garden and Clermont. Hosted by the Florida Bicycle Association in partnership with Bike/Walk Central Florida and the Florida Freewheelers, the summit will bring together transportation professionals, advocates, and community leaders to focus on making Florida more bike-friendly.