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Any restrictions on LFP?

On two occasions now, I've noticed pedicabs on the LFP that have had some type of electric motor attached to them.  The flintstone mobiles are bad enough without having to worry about powered vehicles on the LFP.  Are there restrictions on what people can use on the LFP or can any vaguely bike-like thing be ridden on the path regardless of how it's powered?

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on May 24, 2011 at 6:00pm

Really?  They're concerned about breaking the bike?  Oh Darwin, there's someone who wants you to stop by for a visit.

 

I love the "This thing was extremely unsafe." pop-up caption at 0:45.


envane x said:

 

"Top speed is 60 MPH.... We can not use it to its full potential, for risks of another broken chain. We have been through 5 chains, and 2 derailleurs."

 

LOL, rolling death trap.

Permalink Reply by Kohaku on May 24, 2011 at 8:33pm

The law is the law.  If people are breaking the law let's do something about it.

If we need to change the law let's do something about it.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on May 24, 2011 at 9:29pm
lol
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on May 25, 2011 at 8:04am

Curious, when did you talk to the segway company and what was their "positive response"?

I've seen them on portions of the LFP as recent as last Fall.



Active Transportation Alliance said:

Technically, motorized vehicles are not allowed on the Lakefront Trail (except for official vehicles, maintenance, police, etc.), so this would include motorized pedicabs and Segways. We've asked the Park District somewhat recently if this policy still in in affect and they have let us know that it is.

If you see regular motorized vehicle use of the Trail such as by a tour company, you can let us know by emailing lakefront@activetrans.org, and we'll talk to that company (as long as you can give us identifying information for the company).

You could also call 311, but I'm not sure how they would handle that. We have talked to a Segway company before about their use of the Trail and received a positive response.

 

- Lee Crandell, Active Trans (www.activetrans.org/lakefront)

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