As summer trail traffic picks up, Bend Parks and Recreation is urging families to check local rules before buying or riding an e-bike. Julie Brown says pedal-assist e-bikes are welcome on district trails and can help more people enjoy Bend’s outdoor areas. The concern is with faster, throttle-powered devices that resemble e-motorcycles, often without pedals and not street legal. Brown says those are limited to bike lanes and parking lots, not park trails. Riders and pedestrians are also being reminded to stay alert as parks and river trails grow busier through the season.