There really is not a clear definition of what constitutes a "motor" versus
"motor-assisted." Does the presence of pedals on the vehicle and a clear
demonstration that the electric motor is not the sole source of energy for
propulsion exclude an electric bicycle from the state statutes? What is a
motorized scooter? And be careful not to be too discerning about "high-powered"
bicycles when rat racers on the Southwest bicycle path or the John Nolan bike
path can exceed traffic speeds in the presence of pedestrians.
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From: "Schimpff, Jeff A - DNR" <[email protected]>
To: Josh Mayer <[email protected]>; "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Tue, May 7, 2013 2:56:36 PM
Subject: [Bikies] What's allowed on "mixed use" path or Bicycle Way --
Transportation Improvement Planning Meeting Tonight
Sounds like it depends upon whether you’re talking about changing local
ordinance or state law, and whether the SW Path, Cap City Trail, etc. are in
fact “Bicycle Ways.”
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/vehicle/docs/motorized-scooters.pdf
C. Municipalities May NOT Permit Operation of Motor Vehicles on Bicycle Ways.
Section 349.23, Wis. Stats., generally permits local authorities to establish
bicycle ways and to designate
what types of vehicles may operate on the bicycle way so long as the use is not
inconsistent with bicycle
safety. That authority is subject, however, to the general requirement that any
municipal traffic ordinance
not conflict with the traffic code. s. 349.03(1), Wis. Stats. In the case of
bicycle ways, s. 346.94(12)
explicitly prohibits motor vehicle operation. This prohibition extends to
motorized scooters, which are
motor vehicles:
346.94(12) Driving on bicycle lane or bicycle way. No operator of a motor
vehicle may
drive upon a bicycle lane or bicycle way except to enter a driveway, to merge
into a
bicycle lane before turning at an intersection, or to enter or leave a parking
space located
adjacent to the bicycle lane or bicycle way. Persons operating a motor vehicle
upon a
bicycle lane or bicycle way shall yield the right-of-way to all bicycles and
electric personal
assistive mobility devices within the bicycle lane or bicycle way.
From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Josh Mayer
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Bikies] Transportation Improvement Planning Meeting Tonight
FWIW, I routinely see an electric bike on the path alongside Blackhawk Country
Club.
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From:rick <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 1:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Bikies] Transportation Improvement Planning Meeting Tonight
I would agree on the Atwood issues, being a long-time user (25+years) of the
Atwood/Monona drive corridor. I'd also like to raise another issue that I've
become aware of with in the last month. Apparently there is an effort under way
to redifine qualified users of bike paths (and lanes, etc.) so that electric
bikes can be used under power. I have MANY issues with this, not the least of
which is the door it opens for gas-powered scooters (mopeds) to be used in
these
venues. Does anyone have any knowledge regarding this ?
Rick Cathcart
District 11
On 5/7/2013 10:34 AM, Grant Foster wrote:
I second the need for bike facilities on Atwood here. I ride the stretch from
Walter to Lakeland daily and it is not a safe route. I see a lot of cyclists
taking to the sidewalks, creating significant conflicts with walkers, joggers
and strollers (especially on the bridges). In the winter, these walks are not
plowed in the morning and the bridges are almost neglected completely, with
significant rutted ice developing as the winter progresses.
>I'd be interested to know the traffic counts on this stretch, as car traffic
>is
>not congested even during peak commuting times. With the bus stops, cars often
>have to travel in the inner lanes anyway. It seems like converting the
>right-hand lanes to bus/bike lanes would be an option. Now that Monona Dr has
>bike lanes, the value of adding them to Atwood is all the more apparent.
>The other long-standing issue in this stretch is with pedestrian crossings. I
>know the parks department understands the need for improved crossings within
>the
>two halves of Olbrich Park, and a remedy should be considered as part of any
>redesign.
>Grant Foster
>District 15
>On May 7, 2013 8:12 AM, "India Viola" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Council Presentation on 2014 Transportation Improvement Plan 5p May 7 Council
>Chambers Room 201 CCB
>
>Is anyone from Bikies planning on attending this meeting?
>Unfortunately I have a conflict and won't be able to make it.
>
>Because it's in my neck of the woods, I would like to underscore the
>importance
>of putting bike lanes onto both sides of Atwood Avenue between S. Fair Oaks
>Ave
>and Cottage Grove Road ASAP. The Cap City Path that goes behind Olbrich is
>not
>an equivalent alternative. No matter that the posted speed limit is 30mph,
>auto
>traffic consistently goes 35-50mph on this stretch, even as an assertive,
>confident cyclist who disdains riding on the sidewalk I can't blame the folks
>I
>see riding their bikes on the sidewalk on this stretch of Atwood.
>-India Viola
>District 6
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