This is a logical and progressive measure as the current regime provides access to the roadway with powered vehicle without the oversight of licensing to demonstrative skill level.
It is an important distinction that a pedal assisted system is still usable with the battery not operational.
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The proposal regarding the vehicle and Operator/Passenger requirements is very good
It really describes (finally) what e-bike is and makes them different than mopped, motorcycle style e-bikes, etc, etc.
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This is a direct attack on working poor and folks trying to get by on ODSP. Many folks rely on this mode of transportation for their independence, going to work, getting groceries, doctors appointments etc. They cannot afford insurance and maintenance of other vehicles.
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I think this is an important piece of legislation that is needed as e-bikes become more prevalent these days. They are a great potential car-replacement form of transport that is desperately needed in Ontario.
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This proposed regulation will impact the industry huge. We have had a super difficult time with COVID here and this proposal will close those of us that have been fortunate enough to hold on during these tough times.
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Please, build proper segregated bike infrastructure like a cycle track (wide enough for 2 cyclists riding side by side and for cargo bikes). E-scooters can use these facilities, also. They should not be mixed with cars and also not mixed with pedestrians.
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I ride an e-bike because I can't afford a car (insurance/gas/repairs), the last thing I want is to pay for insurance and licensing fees to ride my non polluting "bike" to work and back. Very bad idea when the e-bike is starting to gain traction with the public.
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If you do this. Wait and see how many Ebikes will be going up and down secondary highways. Hey why not. Insured registered and licenced. Sorry office. It only goes 32 km and hour. But everything's legal.
There is no need to change the laws. I ride my bike according to the law as does my wife. We are unable to afford a vehicle and and insurance and gas and this option allows us to avoid using public transportation especially in times like now during the pandemic
It may sound like a good idea but then anyone on e bikes won’t be able to do Uber eats and help with demand unless they have a license and adding insurance would drive up the prices for car insurers and adding licenses to bikes has been done before and was a catastrophic fail..
My wife and I own an electric bicycle rental business in Southeastern Ontario that services the local tourism industry by providing safe, outdoor activities for visitors to our area which help to extend the stay of visitors at hotels and B&B's etc.
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I would be very sad I am 65 years old and have Parkinson’s I do not drive a car anymore but ride my ebike most days it my only form of transportation I pick up my food go to the doctor also just ride so I can get out of the house plus with COVID-19 it’s much safer than taking a bus if they would req
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The current laws seem fine. Changing them now might take current riders off the road. Not everyone in Ontario can afford cars. The reason people want them is because of current laws. If anything they should be expanded upon.
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Please see attachment from us. Canadian Electric Bicycle Association
We would like to be contacted and have input to these new proposals.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Michael Pasquali
President of CEBA
Please contact us via email info@cebassociation.com
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Please find attached comments from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture regarding the Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike) and Cargo E-bike Pilot Program Proposals.
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I'm pleased to see the MTO propose more refined definitions of e-bikes and cargo e-bikes. And also it's good to hear that electrically-driven mopeds will be defined in a different class.
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