Another thing to consider is trail funding. Our local club has obtained trail-building grants based upon constructing non-motorized trails. Those grants are specifically earmarked for non-motorized recreation.
E-bikes would definitely impact the ability to access that grant funding. This is something that the e-bike advocates are unable to address.
Sept. 24, 2018, 1:20 p.m. - Curveball
Another thing to consider is trail funding. Our local club has obtained trail-building grants based upon constructing non-motorized trails. Those grants are specifically earmarked for non-motorized recreation. E-bikes would definitely impact the ability to access that grant funding. This is something that the e-bike advocates are unable to address.