seeking thoughts from Segway fans

[mlevenson]

Hi Segway users,

My name is Michael Levenson, and I'm a reporter with the Boston Globe. I'm looking for reaction from Segway fans to new restrictions paassed yesterday that ban Segways from sidewalks and bike paths in Massachusetts.

If you're a Segway rider and have a moment to call me and share your thoughts with me, I'd be greatly appreciative.

Thanks,

Michael - tel: 617. 818. 1376. email: levenson@gmail.com

[luckie]

Apparently, it turns out, there were no restrictions passed yesterday that concern the Segway.

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[segwayowner]

I just called you. I would be happy to share my opinion.

DES: Segway owner....
it has a nice ring to it

The average American/Canadian will eat about 11.9 pounds of cereal per year.
Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Columbia University is the second largest landowner in New York City, after the Catholic Church

[Florida Ever-Glides]

I just confirmed, the restrictions DO include the HT. I hope LLC and Seg America have the lobbying strength to reverse this 'slow moving' trend. If not, the HT will quickly becom a relic of our own demise.

Thank god there were not many lawyers when the horseless carrige was first introduced.

Tom Jacobson
http://www.floridaever-glides.com

[IndyFIRSTengineer]

Tom, Please identify your source(s) ... Thanks!

Stuart Bloom - Rolls-Royce Corporation
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Dean Kamen, founder - FIRST Robotics

[blobpet]

quote:Originally posted by IndyFIRSTengineer

Tom, Please identify your source(s) ... Thanks!


Take a look at house no. 1544 which is the bill in question: http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/house/ht01544.htm.

It states “Motorized scooter” any two wheeled device that has handlebars, designed to be stood or sat upon by the operator, powered by an electric or “gas powered” motor that is capable of propelling the device with or without human propulsion..

It would seem that this bill applies to segways. This definitely needs to be amended.




You've got a good, honest smell... like a potato.

[SegwayUtah]

The Segway HT was not included in the bill that passed last night. In fact, the Segway HT was exempted from it.

See my other post here:
http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8927

Or the Engadget post from Eric Fleming, Communications Coordinator, Segway LLC:
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1882334811155322/

Chris

[yes, I know this is a duplicate post -- I just wanted to make sure it appeared in this duplicate topic, so to say :)]

[segwayowner]

mlevenson, are you checking this?

DES: Segway owner....
it has a nice ring to it

The average American/Canadian will eat about 11.9 pounds of cereal per year.
Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny) was allergic to carrots.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Columbia University is the second largest landowner in New York City, after the Catholic Church

[blobpet]

ok, if LLC's correct, then the copy of the bill that i've been looking at is clearly an out-dated version. Does anyone have a copy of the bill that was passed through the House? Even if the bill excludes segways, I think we still need to push for legislation that clearly allows us to ride segways responsibly on sidewalks without the fear of being harrassed by authorities.

You've got a good, honest smell... like a potato.

[Race3]

There should be an update on this issue in a few days. I can assure you that people are working hard to resolve this matter and it is being taken very seriously. FYI: Mr. Levenson has reached numerous people already, thanks.

Overall, the MA legislation has not yet been completed, so we can not yet confirm that the segway's legal status is safe or not.

Hopefully the right people will soon comprehend the incredible benefits and superb safety record of the HT.

Thanks!

-Marc

[KSagal]

Marc,

Thanks for keeping us posted. Let me know what is going on and what part I can play in the positive outcome of this issue...

Karl Ian Sagal

Each road you travel should be just a bit better for having had you pass.

[teekay]

"Boston Globe" hummm......not so informed?

Watch out for the spin!

They won't win here!

:) Tim

[Sunday]

Hey, that reminds me; did anyone else see "Shattered Glass?"


Mark