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City of Winslow: E-Bike & E-Scooter Public Opinion Survey

The City of Winslow is considering an ordinance establishing rules for the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters) and similar electric mobility devices within the City.

The Purpose of this survey is to gather community feedback before the City Council considers the proposed regulations. Your responses will help City leaders understand residents' experience, concerns and opinions.

This survey should take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
ABOUT YOU
1.Do you live within the City of Winslow?
2.What is your age?
3.Which best describes you? Select all that apply,
4.How often do you see e-bikes or e-scooters being used in Winslow?
5.Have you personally experienced or witnessed a safety concern involving an e-bike or e-scooter in Winslow?
6.If you answered yes, please briefly describe what happened.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS
The proposed ordinance includes rules governing the minimum rider ages, helmets for riders under 16, use of sidewalks and roadways, traffic laws, reckless riding, riding under the influence, and penalties for violators.
7.Overall, do you support or oppose the City adopting regulations specifically addressing e-bikes and e-scooters?
8.The proposed ordinance establishes the following minimum ages:
  • Age 16 for Class 3 e-bikes
  • Age 14 for Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes
  • Age 12 for electric standup scooters
Do you support or oppose these proposed age requirements?
9.The proposed ordinance requires riders under age 16 to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet. Do you support or oppose this requirement?
10.The proposed ordinance generally prohibits e-bikes, electric standup scooters, and other electric or gas-powered devices capable of exceeding 10 mph from being operated on sidewalks. Do you support or oppose this restriction?
11.When a bicycle lane is available, the proposed ordinance generally requires e-bike and e-scooter riders to use it, with exceptions when the lane is unsafe, too narrow, or the rider is preparing for a left turn. Do you support or oppose this requirement?
12.The proposed ordinance prohibits electric standup scooters and electric miniature scooters from operating on a roadway when no bike lane is available, and the posted speed limit is greater than 25 mph. Do you support or oppose this restriction?
13.The proposed ordinance prohibits reckless operation of e-bikes and e-scooters and requires riders to obey applicable traffic-control signs and signals. Do you support or oppose these requirements?
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
14.Most violations of the proposed ordinance would be civil offenses with fines ranging from $50 to $250 per violation. What is your opinion of this proposed penalty range?
15.Under the proposal, three or more violations of the same provision within a 24-month period may result in the person being charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor. What is your opinion on this provision?
16.The ordinance would prohibit riding or operating covered devices while impaired by alcohol or drugs and establishes separate criminal penalties for violations. Do you support or oppose having specific impaired-riding provisions for e-bikes and e-scooters?
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
17.Select up to three only: What concerns you most about e-bikes and e-scooters in Winslow?
18.What should be the City's highest priority regarding e-bikes and e-scooters?
19.After reviewing the major provisions described in this survey, what is your overall opinion of the proposed ordiance?
20.If you believe changes should be made to the proposed ordinance, what would you change?
21.Please share any additional comments or concerns you would like the Winslow City Council to consider regarding e-bikes and e-scooters.
Thank you for participating. Your feedback will be provided to the City of Winslow as part of its consideration of the proposed e-bike and e-scooter regulations.