Give Some Thought To Ebike Usage
Give Some Thought To Ebike Usage
I recently read an article from Malaysia, in which the “call to introduce electric bicycles in the country [was] now being studied at a rather aggressive pace,” by the Malaysia Institute of Road Safety Research.
To that end, the MIROS had published a questionaire, and invited everyone to respond to it.
I thought, perhaps communities here in the US (as well as those around the world, of course) should launch a similiar scheme – see how much the inhabitants know about ebikes – or even bikes – for that matter – and see what can be done to popularize them.
The problem with many communities is of course that roads are too dangerous for bicycles. Motorists, even those who have no problem “sharing the roads” nevertheless do have to cope with bicyclists riding along narrow lanes with no bike shoulder, and should there be any obstructions in the road, that makes it even more dangerous.
Here’s the questionaire that people were invited to answer. See if you can adapt it to suit your needs.
PURPOSE: The aim of this public consultation is to obtain views, comments and feedback from the public on whether and how to regulate electric bicycles in Malaysia.
BACKGROUND: [Your organization] has been directed to study and make proposals on how to regulate the use of electric bicycles in the [community]. The possible use of electric bicycles [here] cuts across multiple sectors such as road safety, green technology, specification standards, the extent of regulation (for example registration, licensing, training, insurance and law enforcement) and socio-economic factors, to name a few. The outcome of this public consultation could have significant implications for consumers and industry.
1. According to your understanding:
A. What is a bicycle?
B. What is an electric bicycle?
C. How should we differentiate an electric bicycle from a motorcycle?
2. Should there be a clear definition of “electric bicycle” in the law?
A. If yes, why? (Please provide reasons for your views)
B. If no, why not? (Please provide reasons for your views)
3. Whether electric bicycles should be allowed in [your community]?
A. If yes, why? (Please provide reasons for your views)
B. If no, why not? (Please provide reasons for your views)
4. If electric bicycles are to be allowed in [your community]:
A. What type of electric bicycles should be permitted and what specification standards (for example, speed, battery type, lights etc) should be applicable? (Please provide the reasons and basis for your views)
B. Should any other aspects of the industry be regulated?
C. Should the use and operation of electric bicycles be regulated?
a. If yes:
i. what aspects of their use and operation should be regulated? (Please provide reasons for your views)
ii. to what extent should they be regulated? (Please provide reasons for your views)
iii. in what way should they be regulated? (Please provide reasons for your views)
b. If you think electric bicycles should not be regulated please also provide the basis for your views.
5. What are your views, if any, in respect of the following regarding electric bicycles:
A. Road safety in respect of:
a. The individual electric bicycle rider ( i.e. electric cyclist)
b. How the presence of the electric cyclist on the road might influence the safety of other road users; and
c. Bicycles being powered by electricity instead of human power
B. Environmental impact
C. Socio-economic issues
6. Are you a user of electric bicycles?
7. Are any of your family members an electric bicycle user?
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
(Put in your own email address, or wherever you’d like replies to be sent)
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