People riding their bicycles on streets is a safety hazard that dates back far before my time, and likely many of yours.

While it’s always been a source of peril for motorists who attempt to share the road, it had nothing on today’s new method of travel.

These days, e-bikes have rapidly become one of the more favored ways to get around, with their popularity accelerating at warp speed.

Unfortunately, the spike in e-bike usage appears to have morphed into a nationwide issue due primarily to a rise in crashes and injuries.

By now, we’ve all observed countless incidents in which e-bike users weave in and out of traffic, not to mention fail to come to rest at stop signs.

It’s a serious concern in all neighborhoods, with several local municipalities forced to grapple with a situation that has really begun to manifest itself.

Take Lehighton, for example, where earlier this month, one resident told borough council he’s seen an influx of motorized vehicles in a real dangerous way, including many without licenses.

The resident noted that his young daughter was almost struck by one recently, which prompted him to draw borough officials’ attention to the problem-.

His purpose in doing so was to protect children playing in parks and to raise concerns about safety.

While the borough does have ordinances, they are extremely outdated, as noted at that meeting by a member of council.

There is a sign posted in the Grove that clearly states there is to be no bicycles, skateboards or scooters.

The borough’s mayor also noted at the meeting there’s been an uptick in adolescents’ violent behavior.

He said he witnessed firsthand a family following two of the motorized bicyclists. A woman got out of her car and tried to chase them down.

After the meeting, the mayor acknowledged that the borough has limited bicycle ordinances.

The borough’s plan of attack was for the mayor to meet with the borough police chief, along with the police, fire, and safety committee.

My intention for writing this particular column isn’t to rail against e-bikes or the people who ride them.

I get it. They’re neat, fast and by all accounts seemingly effortless to ride.

Instead, my aim is merely to raise awareness and share a few recommended safety tips to help try to avoid crashes, or worse, casualties:

• Wear a helmet at all times.

• Obey all traffic laws.

• Use bright, reflective gear to enhance visibility.

• Above all else, respect other motorists on the roads.

While many would argue that it’s their legal right to use the road, the e-bike riders need to remember it is in fact a two-way street.

As motorists, we’re told to share the road.

That goes for all vehicles.

E-bikes included.