Hi Lawrence, The argument you present against electric bikes on bike paths has some common misconceptions that are routinely pointed out by "regular bicycle" riders

Here are some valid counter points
In most area's bike riders account for only 1% of the population yet the trails that are being developed use all taxpayers money. Why should only "regular bikes" have use of these trails that are funded by all taxpayers money?
My scooter style bike weighs 150lbs + my 200lbs = 350lbs, Should we not allow larger people to ride regular bikes also?
My scooter can not be assisted with pedaling past 20 mph and when I approach a pedestrian on a trail I slow to a crawl when passing them. Many on "regular bikes" will not slow or only slow marginally so they do not lose their momentum. Which is the safer scenario?

Why do you feel that power assisted bikes must use pedal power only when on trails? What is the difference between someone coasting along at 15mph or someone pedaling at 15mph?