Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike) and Cargo E-bike Pilot Program Proposals

ERO number
019-2745
Notice type
Regulation
Act
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Transportation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Comment period
November 24, 2020 - December 24, 2020 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

This consultation was open from:
November 24, 2020
to December 24, 2020

Decision summary

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) implemented a five-year cargo e-bike pilot program as of March 1, 2021. Additionally, the e-bike redefinition proposal has been updated following analysis of feedback received and posted to the Environmental and Regulatory Registry for a 30-day comment period.

Decision details

Cargo e-bike pilot program

E-bike redefinition

  • Following analysis of the feedback received from Ontarians and stakeholders, the ministry explored options for updating its e-bike redefinition proposal. Specifically, the ministry explored options for addressing larger e-bike styles (i.e., moped and motorcycle style).
  • Due to the proposal being updated, the ministry has decided to post the updated proposal for a period of 30 days to gather feedback.
  • Legislative amendments relative to this item have been included in Ontario’s Bill 282: Moving Ontarians More Safely Act.
  • The updated proposal seeks to redefine e-bikes to continue to permit traditional bicycle style e-bikes and to add two subclasses of e-bikes, which will capture moped and motorcycle styles separately.

Comments received

Through the registry

27

By email

0

By mail

0
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Effects of consultation

The ministry reviewed all comments received through the Environmental Registry posting and where applicable updated the proposals to reflect considerations shared. Key considerations noted for the cargo e-bike pilot program included potential vehicle requirements or operator requirements which could increase safety. In terms of the e-bike redefinition proposal, the ministry has since updated proposal in response to specific considerations to require licence, registration and insurance for larger style e-bikes (i.e. moped and motorcycle style).

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Original proposal

ERO number
019-2745
Notice type
Regulation
Act
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Transportation
Proposal posted

Comment period

November 24, 2020 - December 24, 2020 (30 days)

Proposal details

MTO is strongly committed to promoting the highest standards of safety for all Ontarians who travel on our roads, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Trends and technology are evolving, with an increased popularity of active transportation vehicles such as e-bikes and cargo e-bikes.

As a result, MTO is soliciting feedback to inform the development of a regulatory and policy framework surrounding e-bikes and examining a potential cargo e-bike pilot program.

We invite you to review the details of these proposals and submit comments for MTO consideration.

Supporting materials

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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.

Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.

Road Safety Program Development Office
Address

87 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Building A, Room 212
Toronto, ON
M3M0B4
Canada

Office phone number

Comment

Commenting is now closed.

This consultation was open from November 24, 2020
to December 24, 2020

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