The Louisville Police Department is partnering with Bike Index to help recover your bicycle if it is lost or stolen.

By registering your bike through the Louisville Police Department Bike Index, you are enlisting not only law enforcement but also a national biking community to help return your bike to you.

Registration is fast and easy.

Click HERE and fill out the online form.

Your bike will then be registered in the largest and most successful bike registration and recovery database in the country.

For more information about bike registration and the Bike Index partnership, please contact Louisville Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist, Scott Moore by Email or phone at 303-335-4688.

Did you know?

Lately, many of our residents and visitors have made the switch to E-bikes, or electric bicycles. If you don't own one, you probably know someone who does. E-bikes look like regular bikes, but they have an electric motor to assist riders. They are fast, efficient, and can help us reduce our carbon footprint.

That said, E-bikes can also be dangerous. Across the country, collisions involving E-bikes are increasing. If you or your children are riding an E-bike, here are a few things to keep in mind.

1. E-bikes are fast! There are three classes of e-bikes: 1, 2, and 3. Class 3 E-bikes can go up to 28 miles per hour! With great speed comes great responsibility. Consider taking things slow, especially at intersections.

2. E-bikes must YIELD to pedestrians! Whether you're on a bike or an e-bike, you must yield to pedestrians.

3. The rules of the road still apply. Posted speed limits and traffic signals should be observed regardless of what mode of transportation you're using. Electric bicycles must follow many of the same state laws as conventional bicycles.

4. Helmets, helmets, helmets! Helmets can reduce the risk of a head injury in a bicycle collision by up to 85%. Make sure you and your family have helmets that fit properly.

Remember, all bikers of all ages should follow these basic safety tips:

• Pay attention to your surroundings. Do not text, call or wear headphones while riding.
• Discourage kids from taking passengers on the back of their e-bike.
• Ride on the right, in the same direction as traffic and use bike lanes when available.
• Stop and look both ways before entering the street.
• Wear a bicycle helmet that fits properly.
• Respect traffic lights and stop signs.
• Alert others such as pedestrians that you are approaching. They may not hear you.

In Louisville, we prioritize the safety of everyone, however you choose to get around. That's why we #ShareTheRoad and #ShareTheTrail.

To learn more about bike etiquette and pedestrian safety on our trails, visit: LouisvilleCO.gov/ShareTheTrail