How do you feel about Electric Scooters (e-scooters) being permitted in the City of Oshawa?
The City is looking for public feedback until noon Monday, April 11, 2022. Here is a link with more information about the City investigating whether to launch an e-scooter pilot project in Oshawa. https://connectoshawa.ca/escooters
NOTE: There will be a DEMO opportunity at Donevan April 5th, but you will need to register by Monday March 28 by calling Service Oshawa 905 436-3311
The City is looking for public feedback until noon Monday, April 11, 2022. Here is a link with more information about the City investigating whether to launch an e-scooter pilot project in Oshawa. https://connectoshawa.ca/escooters
NOTE: There will be a DEMO opportunity at Donevan April 5th, but you will need to register by Monday March 28 by calling Service Oshawa 905 436-3311
There are many the pros and cons to e-scooters in Oshawa:
On the plus side, they can be fun, get people outdoors more, do not pollute and save on gas;
On the negative side: accidents happen and people abandoning them can impede boulevards, parks and sidewalks. Oshawans concerned about aggressive driving in their neighbourhoods and accessibility advocates raise legitimate objections.
Quick Notes:
the scooter speed cannot exceed 24KM/HR
operator must be 16 YRS or older
16-18 must wear a helmet
must not carry cargo
I plan to attend the e-scooter DEMO and spoke with staff this morning to see if they could schedule an additional DEMO day because there seems to be keen public interest to learn more about the program.
Here is the 11 minute video presentation https://connectoshawa.ca/escoo.../widgets/116552/videos/8957
Send your PRO or CON comments to the city here https://connectoshawa.ca/.../sur.../e-scooters-feedback-form
In OTTAWA where e-scooter companies have been operating for two years, there is still much controversy. In fact, this March 2, 2022 article states the Ottawa Transportation Committee put the e-scooter vendors on notice…and their 2022 contracts still need to be approved at an Ottawa City Council meeting March 23rd.
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/transportation-committee-gives-e-scooters-the-go-ahead-for-another-year?fbclid=IwAR1V0myKVmazenT8ynNx778lWzMVb685h9GOe-SnmH_4nblMZn2oiTB8Ex0
“on notice with tighter rules to address complaints about riding on sidewalks and illegal parking of the two-wheeled devices.
The vote came at the end of a marathon nine-hour meeting and followed a number of delegations who complained that scooters were a menace for those with disabilities. They complained about poorly parked scooters cluttering the sidewalks and bad riders posing a danger to others.”
On the plus side, they can be fun, get people outdoors more, do not pollute and save on gas;
On the negative side: accidents happen and people abandoning them can impede boulevards, parks and sidewalks. Oshawans concerned about aggressive driving in their neighbourhoods and accessibility advocates raise legitimate objections.
Quick Notes:
the scooter speed cannot exceed 24KM/HR
operator must be 16 YRS or older
16-18 must wear a helmet
must not carry cargo
I plan to attend the e-scooter DEMO and spoke with staff this morning to see if they could schedule an additional DEMO day because there seems to be keen public interest to learn more about the program.
Here is the 11 minute video presentation https://connectoshawa.ca/escoo.../widgets/116552/videos/8957
Send your PRO or CON comments to the city here https://connectoshawa.ca/.../sur.../e-scooters-feedback-form
In OTTAWA where e-scooter companies have been operating for two years, there is still much controversy. In fact, this March 2, 2022 article states the Ottawa Transportation Committee put the e-scooter vendors on notice…and their 2022 contracts still need to be approved at an Ottawa City Council meeting March 23rd.
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/transportation-committee-gives-e-scooters-the-go-ahead-for-another-year?fbclid=IwAR1V0myKVmazenT8ynNx778lWzMVb685h9GOe-SnmH_4nblMZn2oiTB8Ex0
“on notice with tighter rules to address complaints about riding on sidewalks and illegal parking of the two-wheeled devices.
The vote came at the end of a marathon nine-hour meeting and followed a number of delegations who complained that scooters were a menace for those with disabilities. They complained about poorly parked scooters cluttering the sidewalks and bad riders posing a danger to others.”
