The Segway: What Are The Planning Issues?

What are the major planning issues involved in the use of the Segway, and should motorized transporters be allowed on sidewalks?

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May 6, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

What are the concerns/objections to the Segway being treated as a pedestrian? What is being proposed at the state and federal levels? What are the positive aspects of the Segway? Andy Clarke, Executive Director of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, provides an overview and tutorial on the Segway.

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: The Segway: A Pedestrian Friend or Foe?

Monday, May 6, 2002 in Planetizen

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