If you answered no to the last question, do you rent or borrow an e-bike?
No response.
For how long have you owned an e-bike?
Less than one year
Do you ride your e-bike on local trails?
I ride on a mix of trails and roads
What classification is your e-bike?
Class 2 - motor will exclusively propel the bicycle without the rider pedaling and only up to 20 mph
How much does your e-bike weigh?
35 to 50 pounds
What are the top three reasons why you ride an e-bike?
For commuting
To not sweat
As a clean energy alternative to driving
What is your primary trip purpose when you ride on a local trail?
For fitness/exercise
About how much money do you spend per trip while riding?
$0
Do you usually ride alone, with one or more friends, or with a group?
Alone
About how often do you ride?
4-5 days a week
How far do you typically ride in an average week?
Less than 10 miles
Would you recommend an e-bike to family or friends?
Yes
How do you feel e-bikes are welcome on the trails?
I feel tolerated
Do you have safety concerns with e-bikes on the trails?
Yes
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain why
Many ebike drivers are newbies with powerful, fast machines and no training or understanding of road ediquette. In general the Trail is not wide enough for the increased traffic on busy days. An important factor is closing speeds. Two bikes going 18mph in opposite directions are approaching each other at 36mph (18+18)! Not a lot of reaction time if passing, and that would be the impact velocity of a crash; equivalent to 36 MPH into a wall. Dangerous
Do you obey signage and the rules of the trail while on your bicycle?
Yes
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why
No response.
How do you rate yourself in terms of courtesy toward others on the trails?
I always exhibit courteous behavior
What is the speed limit on the Pinellas Trail?
There is no speed limit
What speed do you typically ride on an e-bike?
10 to 15 mph
Do you ride at night on the Pinellas Trail or other areas of Pinellas County?
Yes
If you ride at night, do you use bike lights?
Yes
Would you take an online 15-minute voluntary safety/courtesy class from your home computer if it was available?
Yes
Have you ever been harassed for riding an e-bike?
No
If so, do you avoid areas where you have been harassed?
No response.
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What is your gender?
What is your age?
What is your zip code?
33701Which best describes you?
Do you own an e-bike?
If you answered no to the last question, do you rent or borrow an e-bike?
No response.For how long have you owned an e-bike?
Do you ride your e-bike on local trails?
What classification is your e-bike?
How much does your e-bike weigh?
What are the top three reasons why you ride an e-bike?
What is your primary trip purpose when you ride on a local trail?
About how much money do you spend per trip while riding?
Do you usually ride alone, with one or more friends, or with a group?
About how often do you ride?
How far do you typically ride in an average week?
Would you recommend an e-bike to family or friends?
How do you feel e-bikes are welcome on the trails?
Do you have safety concerns with e-bikes on the trails?
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain why
Many ebike drivers are newbies with powerful, fast machines and no training or understanding of road ediquette. In general the Trail is not wide enough for the increased traffic on busy days. An important factor is closing speeds. Two bikes going 18mph in opposite directions are approaching each other at 36mph (18+18)! Not a lot of reaction time if passing, and that would be the impact velocity of a crash; equivalent to 36 MPH into a wall. Dangerous
Do you obey signage and the rules of the trail while on your bicycle?
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why
No response.How do you rate yourself in terms of courtesy toward others on the trails?
What is the speed limit on the Pinellas Trail?
What speed do you typically ride on an e-bike?
Do you ride at night on the Pinellas Trail or other areas of Pinellas County?
If you ride at night, do you use bike lights?
Would you take an online 15-minute voluntary safety/courtesy class from your home computer if it was available?
Have you ever been harassed for riding an e-bike?
If so, do you avoid areas where you have been harassed?
No response.