Nevada grants Henderson $75,000 to expand e-bike safety training
City officials say the funding will extend a campaign that has already distributed 300 helmets and trained over 40 youth riders in Henderson.
By Marina Weber ·
Henderson will receive new state funding to expand its educational programs for electric bikes and scooters, city officials announced on Monday. The additional capital arrives from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety through the Vulnerable Road User Program. This grant will directly support the local initiative known as Ride Smart. Stay Safe.
The city launched this specific campaign in August 2025. Since that start date, officials report that the program has reached more than 900 students and 450 parents. The initiative includes five youth skills workshops that have engaged over 40 participants. It also involves partnerships with seven local schools for equipment giveaways. To date, the program has distributed 300 helmets and 300 bike lights during 12 separate outreach events.
The new money will allow the city to maintain these activities. These include social media safety drives and webinars for parents and educators. Officials stated that the campaign helps residents, particularly families, distinguish between legal e-bikes and illegal e-motorcycles. The program also teaches safe riding practices to younger users.
Local regulations drive the need for this education. On March 3, the City Council adopted rules requiring anyone under 18 to wear a helmet on bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters. Henderson also bans e-motorcycles, which are defined as vehicles without pedals that rely solely on a throttle. These laws set the framework for the city's safety outreach.
The grant follows a similar pattern seen in other Nevada jurisdictions seeking to protect riders. While the specific dollar amount for this allocation was not detailed in the Monday announcement, the funding stream is part of a state-wide effort to reduce incidents involving vulnerable road users. The city will use the resources to continue the structured workshops and equipment distributions that began last summer.
For those looking to access the materials, the city has posted resources at cityofhenderson.com/ridesmart. The page lists upcoming events and safety guidelines. This digital hub serves as the central point for the Ride Smart. Stay Safe campaign, connecting residents with the educational content supported by the new state grant.
