E-Scooters banned from NCC Paths in Ottawa

[bionx 1954]

I was out on the local NCC (National Capital Commision) path to day , and noticed that their are now " No E-Scooter" signs being put up. Long over due in my opinion

 

[granolaboy]

I have to agree...I ride an escooter, and I like using the roadways marked as bicycle routes, but the actual bicycle paths with pedestrians, cyclists, rollerbladers, etc. are no place for a 100lb scooter...

We also have 15km/hr speed limits on most bike paths that aren't roadways...

 

[dogman dan]

Be nicer if there was a way to just ban jackasses. The 100 pound scooter is not the problem, the 100 pound ego of the rider is.

 

[POPS]

Be nicer if there was a way to just ban jackasses. The 100 pound scooter is not the problem, the 100 pound ego of the rider is.

+ 1 Dog

We are still good to go here in BC at least for now until some a** ruines it for all of us.

Rick

 

[sk8norcal]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2011/12/16/ottawa-ebike-ncc-pathways-ban.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/75882063/Report-on-Rules-Pertaining-to-Electric-Bikes

The National Capital Commission is banning the larger electric powered bikes from its pathways.

The federal agency said the "scooter-type" e-bikes can weigh between 60 and 120 kilograms, so they pose a danger to pedestrians, cyclists and other pathway users.

The ban includes bike lanes and multi-use trails in Gatineau Park and parkways closed during Sunday bikedays or Saturday short loop programs.

The NCC said smaller power-assisted bikes, which resemble traditional bikes and don't have fairings, would still be allowed.

The new rule will also not apply to wheelchairs and three- and four-wheel electric scooters used as a personal mobility aid.

video from 2009 (the scooterbike guys being interviewed are vendors, http://www.jademark.com/ebikes.html)
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[sk8norcal]

lady from Gatineau, QC reviewing her ebike and comparing them to scooterbikes.

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[sk8norcal]

Point Counterpoint (SNL ? )

http://www.greenstreetonline.ca

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