Some Juneau residents say e-motorcycles are a problem. City leaders look to regulate them.

Muddy mountain bikers gather at the grand opening of the Thunder Mountain Bike Park on Aug. 30, 2026. (Photo by Alix Soliman/KTOO)
A new mountain bike park opened in Juneau late last month. At the same time, public outcry over electric motorcycles endangering riders and chopping up trails got the attention of city leaders, who are now considering regulations. 
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At the drizzly grand opening of the Thund