Treehugger clued me into an interesting article in the Star about electric bike users getting harrassed by the police and "regular" cyclists:
Electric bikes were legalized in Ontario last fall. But only now that snow is a distant memory are they appearing suddenly on the bike paths and streets around the city. And they are taking everyone by surprise – even police.
I have to admit that I get pretty pissed when I see motorcycles and scooters using a bikelane... but if an electric bike looks like a scooter (which some do)... should they be in the bikelane or what?
TreeHugger has a poll going on if electric bikes and scooters should be allowed in bike lanes, if you want to add your 2 cents.
(cross-posted to I Bike T.O.)
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