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Originally Posted by charlie1
I feel a major part of the issue is having higher speed motorized devices on the paths! In fact, I wish the District would prohibit any MOTORIZED device that exceeds 5-7MPH (this would allow disabled or handicap scooters) from the paths. They should be allowed only on multimodal paths or streets only just like golf carts. This would include E-Bikes and small motorcycles that I have seen on the paths. In reality, the e-bikes and some of the scooters travel as fast or faster than golf carts (I have been passed going 21mph in my cart by e-bikes numerous times.) The only real difference is the width of the two modes of transportation. The stability could be an issue on an e-bike as they race around the walkers on the narrower paths. It is dangerous to have anything traveling at higher speeds on the walking paths where most people using the path are enjoying their walk! With the explosion of e-bikes in the Villages, I feel more guidelines are necessary. Right now, it is a disaster waiting to happen.
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Don’t think it will happen, at least I hope not.