From warren at durhamebikeassociation.org  Thu Oct  1 17:28:35 2009
From: warren at durhamebikeassociation.org (Warren (DEBA))
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:28:35 -0400
Subject: [1000 E-Bikes] [Fwd: Electric Bikes Allowed on Ontario Roads]
Message-ID: <4AC51F03.2010204@durhamebikeassociation.org>

At last!

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Electric Bikes Allowed on Ontario Roads
Date: 	Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:14:49 -0400
From: 	Ontario News <newsroom at ontario.ca>
To: 	w.christiani at sympatico.ca



  Electric Bikes Allowed on Ontario Roads
  <http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/10/electric-bikes-allowed-on-ontario-roads.html>

October 1, 2009


    McGuinty Government Announces New Safety Requirements

E-bikes can share the road with cars, pedestrians and other traffic 
throughout Ontario --with new safety requirements.

E-bikes reach a maximum speed of 32 kilometres per hour and offer 
another option for clean, green commuting and travel.  Effective October 
3, 2009, new _requirements_ 
<http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/10/e-bikes-in-ontario.html> that 
will increase rider safety include:

    * Limiting the maximum weight of an e-bike to 120 kilograms

    * Requiring a maximum braking distance of nine metres

    * Prohibiting modifications of the e-bike's motor to enable
      power-assisted speeds greater than 32 kilometres per hour.

All riders must be at least 16 years of age, wear approved bicycle or 
motorcycle helmets and follow the same traffic laws that apply to 
bicyclists such as keeping as close to the right edge of the road as 
possible.

Municipalities can determine where e-bikes may be ridden on their 
streets, bike lanes and trails.


      QUOTES

"E-bikes provide an important transportation option to Ontarians. They 
are affordable, green and easy to use. The McGuinty government is 
pleased to welcome the e-bike to Ontario's transportation mix."

 -- Jim Bradley
Minister of Transportation


      QUICK FACTS

    * E-bikes will not be permitted on 400-series highways, the Queen
      Elizabeth Way, the Queensway in Ottawa, the Kitchener-Waterloo
      Expressway and other areas where bicycles are not permitted.
    * An e-bike can be pedaled like a regular bicycle or, with the
      assistance of an electric motor, can be ridden at a maximum speed
      of 32 kilometres per hour.
    * Riding an e-bike under the age of 16 or riding an e-bike without
      an approved helmet carries fines ranging from $60 to $500. For all
      other traffic offences, e-bike riders will be subject to the same
      penalties as cyclists.


      LEARN MORE

    * Read about Ontario's three-year e-bike pilot and its results,
      including new operating and equipment standards.
      <http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/10/e-bikes-in-ontario.html%20>
    * Find out what new and alternative vehicles are permitted on
      Ontario roads.
      <http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/emerging/index.shtml>


      CONTACTS

    * Bob Nichols
      Communications Branch
      416-327-1158
      Bob.Nichols at ontario.ca

    * Nicole Lippa-Gasparro
      Minister's Office
      416-327-1815
      Nicole.Lippa-Gasparro at ontario.ca




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From warren at durhamebikeassociation.org  Sun Oct 11 11:43:34 2009
From: warren at durhamebikeassociation.org (Warren (DEBA))
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:43:34 -0400
Subject: [1000 E-Bikes] E-Bike Brunch October 17, Whitby
Message-ID: <4AD1FD26.9000905@durhamebikeassociation.org>

To all E-bikers and supporters:

The Durham E-Bike Association invites you to celebrate our recent 
liberation of e-bikes from regulatory uncertainty by joining us for 
Brunch on October 17.

E-Bike Liberation Brunch
10:30  Saturday October 17, 2009
Denny's Restaurant
AMC Plaza
75 Consumer's Drive, Whitby

Please reply if you plan to attend so that we can be sure to get enough 
seating together.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Warren Christiani
President, Durham E-Bike Association
warren at durhamebikeassociation.org

P.S.  In case you didn't hear:

http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2009/10/e-bikes-in-ontario.html

A bit quirky, but it is all good.