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Old 04-07-09 | 03:19 PM
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agree that ebikes should be allowed on paths as long as they are being propelled by muscle power just as the Ontario government say.
Can you tell me whats the difference with a bike being pedaled at 20km or coasting at 20km?

I don't need to substantiate my claims, that's what the government is finding out with the pilot.

The reason why I have come to the conclusion that scooter style bikes are safer then frame type bikes or even pedal bikes have been listed by me in other threads. Here they are again.

Scooter style ebikes can operate safely
They are more visible to drivers
They have brake lights and signals
They are very visible at night
They provide more protection from the elements
They provide more crash protection
They are not capable of being pedaled beyond the 32km limit
They take up no more space in bike lanes then an open frame bike

Much of our market is the elderly or people who may have a disability that precludes them from operating a pedal or open frame type bike. Should they be discriminated against because of their age or disability?
The market for open frame bikes includes many young, fit riders that have a need for speed and many are modifying their bikes, some to extremes.
The elderly market just wants to get around on a style of bike that they feel is more visible and easier to handle then a standard bike. Should we force them to ride in the bike lanes or on the busy streets when they feel safer on their local bike path putting along at 15 to 20KM? How many drivers would appreciate any vehicle putting along so slow on a 40 to 80km roadway?

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