Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 City Council Seeks Crackdown on E-Bikes, Scooters Along Revere Beach By Barbara Taormina W ard 5 City Councillor Angela Guarino-Sawaya proposed a motion that the Revere Police, State Police, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) and other public safety agencies increase enforcement of laws governing the operation of electric bikes, electric scooters, mopeds and bicycles on the sidewalks and pedestrian walkways along Revere Beach. Guarino-Sawaya proposed that Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr. send a letter to appropriate agencies requesting a coordinated enforcement initiative, including the issuance of citations and any other enforcement measures permitted by law. City councillors were quick to support the motion since many of them have fi led similar motions over the past couple of years. “It’s a serious issue,” said Guarino-Sawaya. “I know in the past similar motions have been put in, but nothing has been done about it. They cannot be on the sidewalk. I do not understand why they don’t enforce that. I’m asking for immediate enforcement whether it’s ticketing or taking away their bikes.” “I filed a similar motion a while ago,” said Councillor-atSummer is Here! Established 1978 Mid-grade Regular 3. 4.3 . $4. Full Service ULS $.9 Order online at angelosoil.com Kerosene Now Available! W Large Marc Silvestri. “It’s not just the beach, it’s everywhere. Riders are getting younger and younger and they are not wearing helmets.” Ward 4 Councillor Paul Argenzio said this motion was the fi rst motion he fi led when he came on to the council. “I hope we can get some clearly defi ned regulations. It’s just getting worse and worse,” he said. During the public comment segment of the City Council meeting, a Revere Beach Boulevard resident told a frightening story of a 14-year-old escooter rider who crashed into her and landed on the hood of her car. “I had the scare of my life,” she told councillors, adding that she never wanted another child or adult on the hood of her car or under it. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky said he didn’t disagree with the motion, but he didn’t know of any regulations for ebikes and e-scooters. “I question what the rules are,” he said. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro said a pending bill now in the state Legislature’s joint Committee on Transportation may bring some relief. Governor Maura Healey’s Safe Ride Act would regulate micromobility vehicles by how fast they travel. Lower speed e-bikes would be treated more like bicycles while higher speed devices, such as mopeds, would face stricter rules, including registration and insurance. The act would create a statewide framework with age limits, helmet rules, equipment requirements, such as lights and refl ectors, and clearer restrictions on where diff erent devices can operate. The act also gives law enforcement clearer enforcement authority. Cogliandro added that the state police are spread very thin and it may be time to have some conversation about staffi ng. The City Council unanimously supported the motion. Annual Walk of Hope to Benefit ALS scheduled for Sept. 12 alkers are signing up for the 25th annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefi eld, to benefi t The Angel Fund for ALS Research, on Saturday, September 12. A release of doves in honor of those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and those who have lost their courageous bat tle to the disease will be held prior to the start of the walk. The walk begins with registration at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the walk at 11 a.m. In addition to the walk around Lake Quannapowitt, the event includes activities and refreshments for all registered walkers. The Angel Fund for ALS Research is a nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting ALS research. ALS — more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease — is a progressive, always fatal neuromuscular disease that leads to muscle weakness and, as it progresses, results in total paralysis and the inability to speak and swallow while the mind and senses remain intact. “For 25 years, the Walk of Hope for ALS has been much more than a walk—it has been a powerful demonstration of hope, compassion, and determination. Every step taken around Lake Quannapowitt honors those living with ALS, remembers the loved ones we have lost, and brings us closer to finding effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure, said The Angel Fund President Rich Kennedy. “We invite families, friends, businesses, and our entire community to join us on September 12th. Together, we can send a powerful message to those aff ected by ALS that they are not alone, and together, we can continue to Step Up to Cure ALS.” Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate as individuals or as a team. To register as a walker or to register a team, log on to The Angel Fund website at www.theangelfund. org or call the organization at 781-245-7070. The Angel Fund will also honor those who have ALS and those who have lost their battle with the disease with the Faces of ALS®. Any participating team or individual who would like to honor a loved one with a poster along the walkway should send a high-resolution photo to theangelfundals@gmail.com by September 1. Donations to The Angel Fund for ALS Research can also be made online, or they can be sent to The Angel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. All donations should be made payable to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. Walkers are encouraged to create their own webpage to raise money online. Registered walkers can create their page at https://theangelfund.org. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Information about sponsorship opportunities can also be obtained on the website, www.theangelfund. org, or by calling 781-245-7070. FLEET CARD Check Out Our LOW PRICES!
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