> I feel like the most sensible policy is requiring licenses for e-bikes above a certain power level (not easy!)
It’s already the case in the EU and the UK. An e-bike is limited to 250 W and 15.5 mph (25 km/h). Above that it’s a speedbike and require a license, helmet, insurance, licence plate, and cannot use cycle lanes.
Also, actual e-bikes aren’t that much heavier than normal city bikes, maybe 5 kg extra.
It’s already the case in the EU and the UK. An e-bike is limited to 250 W and 15.5 mph (25 km/h). Above that it’s a speedbike and require a license, helmet, insurance, licence plate, and cannot use cycle lanes.
Also, actual e-bikes aren’t that much heavier than normal city bikes, maybe 5 kg extra.