WBUR TODAY: Rules of the road
❤️ Donate Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ☀️ Sunny, with a high near 81. Good Morning Boston, Get ready for a warm and windy Cinco de Mayo. While I'd welcome a coastal breeze to cool off today's 80-degree temps, the projected 45 mph gusts feel a bit much. The scoop on scootery: For those in the Boston area, electric bikes and scooters are a growing part of everyday life — whether you're commuting on one and watching them whoosh by on the sidewalk. However, outdated rules that lump everything from pedal-assist e-bikes to gas-powered mopeds into the same category have made it hard for government officials to keep up, amid concerns about safety and "reckless behavior." So, Gov. Maura Healey is proposing new categories. The governor filed a bill yesterday that would create speed "tiers" with specific rules based on how fast micromobility devices can go. Here's a look at the rules for each tier and who it affects: Tier 0 — 0-20 mph: Normal bikes, ...