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. ________________________________ From: rick <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> To: [email protected]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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 -- WeAreAllMechanics.com<http://weareallmechanics.com/> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Stay connected- Follow WAAM on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/We.Are.All.Mechanics> _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org
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