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Home My WebLink AboutSS2 - Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices - SegwaysCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Study Session Agenda Item No. SS2 (September 13, 2005) TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Daniel K. Ohl, Deputy City Attorney, ext 3131 dohl@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: REGULATION OF ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES (SEGWAY) RECOMMENDATION: Staff seeks further direction from City Council on what regulations are necessary and appropriate to regulate Electric Assistive Personal Mobility Devices ( EPAMD), commonly referred to as Segways, within City limits. DISCUSSION: This topic was last before the City Council at a Study Session on April 26, 2005. Staff has prepared a draft ordinance to regulate these devices in the following manner: 1. A ban on the Oceanfront Boardwalk, Bay Front north and south sidewalk, Edgewater Plaza, both piers and all beaches. 2. No unsafe movements are allowed and segways may pass others only when it is safe to do so. 3. If the EPAMD are rented, it must be indicated on the EPAMD where they cannot go similar to surrey cycles. 4. If tours are provided, they would only be permitted to go where the EPAMD are allowed and must have two or more guides. 5. Violations would be an infraction. Staff is prepared to bring an Ordinance to Council for action with the above provisions and any additional provisions or restrictions as directed by Council. REGULATION OF ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES September 13, 2005 Page 2 Environmental Review: None Public Notice: 72 hours of posting Agenda. Funding Availability: N/A Alternatives: N/A Prepared & Submitted by: SIGNATURE `j Dan I K. Ohl, Deputy City Attorney Attachments: Draft Ordinance F:\ users\ cat\ shared \CCstaffReports \SegwaysStudyS ession08- 23- 05.doc c- ORDINANCE NO. 2005- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, ADDING CHAPTER 12.58 TO THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ( "City ") is a charter city, governed by a charter adopted by the citizens of the City; WHEREAS, it has recently been suggested by the public that the City consider regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices, more commonly referred to as segways, within City limits; WHEREAS, an electric personal assistive mobility device is defined in the Vehicle Code as a self - balancing, non - tandem, two -wheel device that can turn in place, is designed to transport only one person at a maximum speed of less than 12.5 miles per hour with an electric propulsion system averaging less than 750 watts (1 horsepower); WHEREAS, a recent change to State law has expanded the definition of pedestrian to include anyone using one of these devices. Vehicle Code Section 467(a)(2); WHEREAS, State law also allows public entities, by ordinance, to regulate the time, place and manner that these devices can be operated, and allows them to be prohibited in some or all areas as determined by the local entities. Vehicle Code Section 21282; WHEREAS, other jurisdictions have restricted their use to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating electric personal assistive mobility devices on public property; and WHEREAS, the City Council's consideration should be given to regulating electric personal assistive mobility devices on the oceanfront boardwalk, bay front north and south sidewalk, the Newport and Balboa piers, Edgewater Place, public beaches and by resolution on such other public streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public property when it is determined to be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons on such public property. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, HEREBY ORDAINS as follows: J SECTION 1: The following Chapter is added to Title 12, Vehicles and Traffic and to read as follows: Chapter 12.58 ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES REGULATIONS Sections: 12.58.010 Definitions 12.58.020 Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Restrictions 12.58.030 Unsafe Activity 12.58.040 Special Restrictions 12.58.050 Penalty 12.58.010 Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms and words shall have the following meanings: "Bay Front Sidewalk" means the concrete walkway approximately eight (8) feet in width which extends around the perimeter of Balboa Island and immediately adjacent to the bay. It is also known as bay front north and south. "Disabled Persons" means those person as defined in Vehicle Code Section 295.5. "Edgewater Place" means the concrete walkway approximately thirty (30) feet in width which extends from Coronado Street to "A" Street and is adjacent to the bay. It is also known as the Balboa Fun Zone. "Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device" shall mean a self - balancing, non - tandem two wheeled device, that can turn in place, design to transport only one person, with an electric propulsion system averaging less than 750 watts (1 horsepower), the maximum speed of which, when powered solely by an electric propulsion system on a paved level surface, is less than 12.5 miles per hour. "Oceanfront Boardwalk" means the concrete walkway approximately twelve (12) to twenty -two (22) feet in width immediately adjacent to the sandy beach (except where the beach has been improved with parking lots or school playgrounds) and that runs from 36th Street to a point east of E Street. The boardwalk is designated as West Ocean Front and East Ocean Front on the official City atlas. "Pedestrian" shall not, for any purposes, be deemed to include an "electric personal assistive mobility device ", as defined in Vehicle Code Section 313. 2 U 12.58.020 Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device Restrictions A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric personal assistive mobility device on the oceanfront boardwalk, bay front north and south sidewalk, the Newport and Balboa piers, Edgewater Plaza, and all beaches, or other public locations which are declared by resolution of the City Council to be hazardous to pedestrians, motorists or persons operating an electric personal assistive mobility device. The City Council may, by resolution, prohibit electric personal assistive mobility devices on public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, walkways, pathways, trails, multi - purpose shoulder lanes, parking structures, and any other public property when it is determined to be necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians, motorists or persons operating such devices on such public property. B. Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply to: 1. Devices operated by disabled person or if tours are provided, they would be permitted to go where the devices are allowed and must have two or more guides. 12.58.030 Unsafe Activity A. No person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall engage in any activity which creates an unreasonable risk of injury to any person. B. No person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device shall pass any other person except when it is safe to do so. 12.58.040 Special Restrictions A. Any person who operates an electric personal assistive mobility device rental service, shop or facility must inform each person who rents such a device at the time of rental, in writing, of the restrictions contained in this section. Each electric personal assistive mobility device shall be posted to clearly inform each operator of the particular areas in the City where such devices are prohibited. B. Any person who operates an electric personal assistive mobility device rental service, shop or facility may conduct tours of two or more persons on such devices if in a location not otherwise prohibited and on sidewalks at least six feet in width to allow others to pass without moving off the sidewalk. Such tours must have at least two guides, one at the front and one at the rear. 3 r 12.58.050 Penalty Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. SECTION 2: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 3: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and it shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. SECTION 4: This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, held on the _ day of 2005, and adopted on the _ day of 2005, by the following vote, to wit: AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK F:\ users\ cat\ shared \Ordinance \Segways \08- 02 -05.d oc 0 Tom O'Loughlin 428 E. Bay Avenue Balboa, CA 92661 August 30, 2005 '05 P,tJG 31 9 :55 Mr. John Heffernan, Mayor City of Newport Beach = 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA. 92663 Re: Segway study session scheduled for September 13, 2005. Dear Mayor Heffernan, (949) 673 -4666 E -mail: balboatom @adelphia.net Date o' 3 k5 Cepies Sent To: Ma or Council Member ,01!anager A!torney r Having owned my Segway for over two years here in Newport Beach on the peninsula I am both dismayed and hurt that this is even an issue. My Segway and I have traveled the width and length of the peninsula many times over two years. It has been very valuable to travel to and from the grocery stores, pharmacies and other businesses in town. These past two years have not brought a single complaint to me and this includes from any individual including Max, who was at that first study session representing a negative position towards the Segway. I do not know this individual other than meeting him at that session. I can recall passing him a couple of times over a year ago as he sat on his front porch; I nodded pleasantly and that was it. Why after all this time has it now come to the forefront? I can turn my Segway 360 degrees in place. I can stop on a dime. I can slow down on a moments notice. Can the bicycles or roller bladers, who pass us most of the time on the boardwalk, say the same? I don't think so! The Harbor Patrol has been on my Segway as well as one member of the Newport Beach Police Department. They have without exception enjoyed it and were amazed at the control one has over it. Mr. Ridgeway was negative at the first study session. The three people against the Segway at that session were on a first name basis with him.. Well, I'm a 72 year old constituent of Mr. Ridgeway and I would appreciate his support also. Coupled with all the above we have an extremely reputable new business in the Village called Segway of Orange County. Not a tattoo parlor or T -Shirt shop by any means. The Chamber of Commerce of Newport Beach held the Grand Opening on Balboa Blvd. and commended both Jim and Dick the owners of this venture. I urge you, and the entire council, to address the important challenges ahead of you within this community. Allow this law- abiding senior citizen, and many others, to continue this quiet and efficient enjoyment in life. We are not endangering or hurting a sole. Sincerely, Tom O'Loughlin C.C. Councilmen Tod Ridgeway, Don Webb, Edward Selich, Steven Rosansky, Richard Nichols and Councilwoman Leslie Daigle Central .Newport BeacFi Commam- j�=:�ssaciation P.O. Box 884 • Newport Beach, California 92661 June 27. 2005 Honorable John Heffernan, Mayor Members of the City Council City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Use of "Segways" on City Walkways Dear Mayor Heffernan and Members of the City Council: '05 Or Fir - i•.:;r ; T'Y ( 1.D"(, CI' OnT i;` A0 Dat' , (a) C^'�`.es Sent To: r1_1 yor l lril 'dpi -ih,r The Central Newport Beach Community Association hereby requests that the City of Newport. _ Beach pass an ordinance to prohibit Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices, also known as _ EPAMDs from use on the Ocean Front walk and on other sidewalks in the City of Newport Beach. Segway LLC markets the best known brand of EPAMDs Motorized vehicles have been prohibited on the Ocean Front walk for many years. The State Legislature (SB 1918, Chapter 979) amended the Motor Vehicle Code (Section 467), effective March 1, 2003, to define riders of EPAMDs as pedestrians thus enabling the use of EPAMDs on sidewalks and the Ocean Front walk. EPAMDs are not appropriate for the heavily used Ocean Front walk, and represent a threat to pedestrians, especially children and the elderly, and to cyclists and runners. They are heavy transportation devices, powered by electricity, can obtain speeds of up to 12.5 miles per hour and can do serious harm to a person encountering one in an accident. The legislation also added Section 21282 to the Motor Vehicle Code which enables a city, by ordinance, to regulate EPAMDs including limiting, prohibiting entirely or prohibiting use in specified areas. This was done in recognition of assuring safety of pedestrians and others using sidewalks, etc. When the City ordinance prohibiting motorized vehicles was adopted, EPAMDs did not exist, so it is now necessary to amend the current City ordinance. It is very apparent to our association, whose policy statements have concurred with the City for many years in prohibiting motorized vehicles of any kind on the Ocean Front walk, that definitive regulation is needed for use of EPAMDs in Newport Beach. This is an urgent requirement for the health and safety of residents and visitors to the City. We acknowledge the enjoyable and innovative aspects of EPAMDs, but the sidewalks of the City, especially the crowded Ocean Front walk, are not appropriate for their use. An exception for use by the genuinely disabled can be made in writing the ordinance. We look forward to prompt action regarding this urgent matter. Very holy yours, Louise Fundenberg, President, Central Newport Beach Community Association. cc: President, Peninsula Point Association President, West Newport Beach Community Association _..... ..... �ome>A� �',aC2c., > EPAMO (electronic personal assistive mobile device) SEGWAY - AMERICA WALKS Seg way Bill Defeated in Colorado Senate! On Monday, May 2, 2005, Walk Boulder helped defeat Colorado State Senate Bill 05-239 that would have defined the motorized Segway as a pedestrian and allowed it open access to all of Colorado's sidewalks, paths and trails. Walk Boulder, Bicycle Colorado and the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association testified against the bill in the Committee hearing. Two representatives of the Segway company testified in favor of the bill. Following this testimony and Committee discussion, the bill was defeated by a Committee vote of 4-3. Later that evening, the bill was again debated by the full Senate. Following the debate, the bill was 'laid over" (until after the legislative session) and deemed dead. G r,- , �! ^a_' ..___ _.._ - 'i:._... °.._ti�i. _ j::,t? :� kv , i at %) date ' Copie eat To: Mayor L nuncil tdember / '!nager Oorrey MAY ' o i C) �z Hearing on Senate Bill 05 -239 Monday, May 2,2005,11:30 pm Room 352, State Senate, Denver My name is Charlotte Sorenson. 1 live at 603 Spruce Street, Boulder. I am the Chair of Walk Boulder, a pedestrian advocacy group that is affiliated with America Walks, the national coalition of pedestrian advocacy groups. VOTE NO. I am here to urge you to vote NO today on Senate Bill 05 -239. THE SEGW AY BELONGS ON THE STREETS. The purpose of this bill is to define the Segway (which is clearly the motorized vehicle described in the bill) as a "pedestrian" so that it can be driven on sidewalks. As a pedestrian advocate as well as someone who favors alternate modes of transportation, 1 personally hope that the motorized Segway finds a place in Colorado's multi -modal transportation system. But, the Segway is a motorized vehicle, not a pedestrian. And, as a motorized vehicle, it belongs on streets and roads that were designed for motorized traffic, not on sidewalks that were designed specifically for people moving about on foot. SERIOUS ISSUES OF SAFETY, LIABILITY, ENFORCEMENT AND THE SLIPPERY SLOPE. Allowing the Segway, disguised as a pedestrian, to drive on sidewalks in the state will inevitably lead to serious issues of safety liability, and enforcement not only for the Segway but for other motorized gas and electric- powered so- called "personal transportation vehicles" that will follow the Segway onto the sidewalks, then paths and trails. This would lead to the inevitable slippery slope,. SPEED. The motorized Segway is fast. The bill says that the speed will be limited to 12.5 mph. Any cyclist can tell you that 12.5 mph is very fast, between 4 and 6 times faster than average walking speed if you include the walking speeds of children, the elderly, and the disabled. Speed affects the maneuverability and the stopping distance of a vehicle. A pedestrian whose average walking speed is between 2 -4 mph. can stop in an instant. The aver a abrupt stoppin, • distance for the Segway itavelin at I2.5 mph. is 18.6 feet. This can go as high as 31 fee' depending on the driver's reactio d the surface conditions. The speed of 12.5 mph is arbitrary and was decided on for the purposes of this bill The company ori6nally W t the speed at 20 mph. Also, talking about a set speed is meaningless: the governor of the motorized Segway can be overridden Also, there is noway to enforce speed Iim its set by state or Federal law, if the motorized Segway is a pedestrian. Also, no existing law could prevent the future sale of Segways capable of fatter speeds. WEIGHT. The motorized Segway is heavy. It weighs between 69 and 100 pounds and can carry a260 pound man. The cargo version has the capacity to carry an additional 300 pounds or more. Dan Stur-is. it Seeway. promoter, has stated that the company is cam in, out with a version that has "a heather enclosure syslem and a is, in effect, turn the m ly has place on sidewalks. Three and tour - wheeled versions of the Segway are in the works. The variety of similar vehicles, including the new $400 version ofihe Segway that is already on the market, would turn enforcement on the state's sidewalks paths and trails into a nightmare, WIDTH. The motorized Segway is wide, its toothed measuring up to 30 1/2 inches. Given that 42 — 48 inches is the standard width of most sidewalks, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for two Segways to pass each other on a sidewalk. let alone leaving any room for mothers pushing strollers or even for two friends walking together. H EIGHT. The motorized Segway is high, with a platform height above the pavement as high as 9 1/2 inches. Add 9 1/2 inches to the height of a 6 foot tall man and you have an intimidating figure driving along the sidewalk, Path or trail. PEDESTRIANS ARE OBSTACLES. The 35 page training manual for Segway drivers refers to "children, pedestrians, pets, vehicles and bicycles" as "obsiacles or potential hazards." The manual also warns: "ifVou let go of the Seg:vay when it is moving at any speed, it could travel much farther, risking injury to others. " The manual even wams that the motorized Segway can travel on its own if something is placed on the platform or if there is too much weight on the handlebars. 14 1___1 UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. These are all facts that the paid lobbyists for the Segway do not like to bring up. Nor do they like to talk about liabili issues• such as: a) SF,GWAY ON THE STREET. What happens when the Segway leaves the sidewalk and goes into the street? Under current law, as a "pedestrian", it must be driven against the flow of traffic. Remember that the two most common causes of bicycle /motor vehicle crashes are wrong- way riding and riding on the sidewalk. b) CONCEALED DOORWAYS. Who is liable when a pedestrian, not expecting a motorized vehicle. exits a concealed doorway, driveway, blind alley or corner and is hit and injured? Not even bicycles are permitted to drive on most sidewalks. c) THE SEGWAY KEEPS TRAVELING. Who is liable when the driver of the Segway falls off and the vehicle keeps traveling, scaring or injuring the unsuspecting child or elderly person in its path'? OPPOSED. BANNED. America Walks, the national pedestrian advocacy organization, opposes allowing the motorized Segway to be driven on sidewalks, even for those with disabilities. The use of the Segway on sidewalks has also been opposed by the American Council for the Blind and other like organizations. The Segway has been banned from the sidewalks of such cities as New York and San Francisco. SPECIAL INTEREST BILL. The bill in front of you is a special interest bill, selective legislation designed specifically to help the particular company that is marketing the motorized Segway. STEALTH MARKETING. From the beginning, the savvy marketing strategy of the Segway company has been to convince state legislators like you that the motorized Segway is a pedestrian. Here in Colorado, the company is trying to move quickly before you or towns and cities have time to give serious consideration to the safety implications for pedestrians and the liabi fty and the enforcement issues for money - strapped cities and towns. Nor does the company want you to consider the slippery slope that would occur when other gas and electr?c powered personal transportation vehicles play follow the leader and join the motorized "pedestrian "on the state's sidewalks, paths and traits. Will these other personal transportation vehictea be called "pedestrians," too? SEGWAY FRANCHISE. It is of interest that the owner of the Segway franchise in Boulder is currently promoting on his web site a motorized electric bike that travels at a speed of 45 mph and "gobbles up the trails." Why would he market it this way unless he anticipates gaining access to the trails, now off- limits to motorized vehicles? Incidentally, a cross- terrain trail version of the Segway is now available. It has 7 inch wide tires; is called 'the rugged Cross Terrain XT," and will go "practically anywhere you want it to ga. " PEDESTRIANS ARE REAL PEOPLE. Pedestrians are real people, flesh and blood, moving in spontaneous and unpredictable ways as they move about on the sidewalks. They are walkers, runners. strollers, seniors, the disabled, parents and children and people walking to and from public transit. These people feel secure and safe today on the sidewalks. At some point in the day, you and I and everyone here is a pedestrian. We pedestrians are not "electric- personal assistive mobility devices." We are not devices and we are not motorized. DON'T BE DECEIVED. We feel that by using slick word games that try to disguise what is so obviously a motorized vehicle as a human being, the proponents and marketers of the Segway are trying to deceive you and the public for their own commercial reasons. They are doing this in the same way that the tailors in the story "The Emperor's New Clothes" tried to convince palace officials and the townspeople that the naked Emperor was dressed in fabulous clothes. We trust that you, as thoughtful, elected public officials will see through this obvious ruse and be able to call the Seaway the fast, heavy, wide, tall, vertical motorized vehicle that it i5 CONSIDER SAFETY, LIABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT ISSUES AND THE SLIPPERY SLOPE. Please consider the safety, liability and enforcement consequences to real people of allowing the motorized Segway access to the Colorado's sidewalks, and eventually paths and trails. The Segway is quite obviously a motorized vehicle. not a pedestrian. This is easy to see. Please trust your eves and the facts and remember that sidewalks are for walking. VOTE NO. 1 urge you to vote today to defeat this special interest bill May 23, 2005 Daniel K. Ohl Deputy City Attorney City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92658 Dear Mr. Ohl, Date 5 a3I s Copies Sent To: d or until Ye nber �an2�er A "orne �9 Y 7� •05 ,`AY 23 Rll .54 .._1`;dP'ii�T 3�ACH Thank you for speaking with me this morning and advising me that you were preparing several alternatives for the use of Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices ( "EPAMDs ") in the City of Newport Beach (the "City "). Following the April 26, 2005 Study Session, I thought it appropriate to consider the opinion of other residents in the City concerning the use of EPAMDs. Attached please find a statement (the "Statement ") signed by 200 residents of the City to ban the use of EPAMDs on the oceanfront and bayfront sidewalks. These signatures reflect approximately 10 hours of activity during the last two weeks primarily in front of my home at 126 East Oceanfront. Although I refused the signature of people who did not live in the City, non -City residents overwhelmingly supported the Statement. Of all the people I discussed the matter with, only two people did not support the Statement, as one stated his grandfather was the landlord for the Segway store in the City and the other stated his son sold Razor scooters. From the above- discussed activity, I learned the primary concerns of City residents and non - residents concerning EPAMDs were: The danger of mixing of pedestrians and any type of motorized vehicle without a median in space constrained areas that are already frequently congested. • The absolute weight, mass and bottom heavy design of the Segway EPAMD that could present a danger, whether the Segway is moving or not moving, if a pedestrian or cyclist were to come into contact with it while they were walking or riding. Unlike a bike or skateboard, the Segway is virtually a stationary object when struck and does not have any crush zones that absorb impact such as the spoked wheels of a bicycle. EPAMDs would set a precedent for other motorized vehicles on the oceanfront and bayfront sidewalks. • Why should EPAMDs be permitted on the oceanfront and bayfront sidewalks because of a "loophole" when motorized scooters are already banned? The same reasoning that banned motorized scooters should be used for EPAMDs. • What EPAMDs might become as illustrated by the Segway RT that weighs 100 pounds, carries 260 pounds, features virtually fenderless tires 10" tall and 7" wide and is 30.5 inches wide. The largest previous Segway model was significantly lighter and narrower. I am currently speaking with several community leaders who have expressed great concern about the use of EPAMDs in the City, and in particular, the oceanfront and bayfront sidewalks. I have also spoken to Matthew J. Dailida, Director of US Regulatory & Government Affairs, Segway LLC. Mr. Dailida is sympathetic to the concerns I have raised and would like to find a solution. It is fair to say we are all waiting for the City's proposal and an open discussion of such proposal in another City Study Session or City Council Meeting. Sincerely and Respectfully, s Max Liski cc: Steven Bromberg Tod Ridgeway Steven Bromberg John Heffernan Steven Rosansky Leslie Daigle Richard Nichols Homer Bluadau Bruce Asper Ken Drellishak Louise Fundenberg Dorothy Beek Matthew J. Dailida Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the Ciy of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained by controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter at the address set forth below. Name i k . M .OW MAMMA _�r ,T J M673 i66y- A,-7s2-9105t - Address SoSoi�t�!� FGJA'1'G/A'1 Signature 92 L 3 m S 9` 41 IZ t3 ,r Ib 4-7 Ix t5 2J LV 2 2- L'� z't z s� z t; s7 18 �7o V 31- 33 (� 2 Deaf Mayor i d Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the Ciy of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained by controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter at the address set forth below. 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MIN i� - wig IM AIR 0 M Signature OWNER • �'�• it i, -�. , , t =� ^� � +r�� to L Col t t0$ 4oq 440 Ott 1t Z it3 ttt ttc t�z �t>f tt� t'Lo 421 t2Z tz3 t2Y tz� t zc t 2.1 4 l&' 42g ?L tai t 5 5 tic t3'1 t39� tai Dear Mavor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the Ciy of Newport Beach. 1 strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPA Ws and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained by controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter at the address set forth below. Name Address Signature 1C)I J 114 0LIS 1-1W ,Jtra)r ,t,' .$ 4,tR 7�LG� t ^F 1 *Y He L. I-ll LL is.-)-:c j,I,_4 -t RA ,1fr r'r'..ci �kz 44LI 7tiZ vc i[fhb•fP EF'n/ ' . 6t •4T7 1 '1t Z 1i/l IO, tab UT( t5L Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the Ciy of Newport of strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other typ motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfrout sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police wil bmfurther strained by controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public concerning this matter at the address set forth below. Name Address 40 Sri c)A f if 16� t4 tb Y tb 9 ` ;I 01 V7 3 1.7 � Z: Q U Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or 1 bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: i Name Email - art Stree4 Address Newport Beach, Caul Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: s kin Name Email r l �4 � • �CIU f1V� ��t- �c �� Street Address J Newport Beach, Ca i c�& f Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: ce, a rye Namd Email 'le- Street Address Newport Beach, Ca c/ 2� a/ Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Ef, 'lc:l , 'Oyr ") Name Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: /�� ?J��'� -�... opie Name mail }�l?C'fliE'L Ytr " %iG <jJ, /, 11 1'Z, (`c1.05, Street Address r f� `i Newport Beach, Ca `! i "=% Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: �•o Name Email `� � " "'-; ( / `- �•. # Street Address -. Newport Beach, Ca r '- ''�' Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Ij Email Street Address \j s Newport Beach, Ca Cg-J,- 1 Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise a any public m tmgs concerning this matter by mail Name ✓/ I Email ,lo` 0", WW_ Street Address Newport Beach, Ca 9 Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name E il Street Address e �� Newport Beach, Ca 'L� b2 7 Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. `Q Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: r Name �r / / Email :%` t Li/ y / —'.y_ l Street Address New -pAIS- Beac'h, Ca % C Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of f Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email �C�i �" L��f✓an�,✓� Street Address Newport Beach, Ca Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of a Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: X7 X C AL. Name Email s Street Address Newport Beach, Ca ? L 6/ / Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs ' 7 and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name ` Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca �� / Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: �Cji E�ltz� Name Email -nil S> vald�- b Street Address Newport Beach, Ca 'V Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: r-ec I Nam4) Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca -IC J J J iG Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email 5qc) Street Address Newport Beach, Ca U Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email Street Address . z New p ort Beach, Ca fitc ' 11•(4�`li,I�� t �e Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of i Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: dame Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs ld and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by .mail or email at: Name i Street Address 11 . — Email ¢e: C >s Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Street Address ^r Newport Beach, Ca Dear Mayor and Council Members, Email I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings conce�,qrtg this matter by mail or email at: ` Name Email i ii •s t~' l:.. w.(_: i'iEii ?'w �� ^�i I'j IC Street Address Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or l bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. G Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email Street Address New 4r 3 -d h E Ca f Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs ' and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: S.r_L_ Name J Email 5'.�.i'_l; t.:Zr•`i`y „E c tf,C- Street Address Newport Beach, Ca 1`” Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name I Email Street Address , f / Newport Beach, Ca A0 Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail pr emai at: C. j %3ljh I Name Email �`p I S /'l' L Street Address Newport Beach, Ca 7-7 CJ'7yt a L � /s STOP MOTORIZED ACTIVITY ON BAYFRONT AND OCEANFRONT SIDEWALKS Motorized Scooters are Prohibited on the Boardwalk and Bayfront Sidewalks exist to protect pedestrians from motorized traffic. Very few place exist to relax and exercise without motorized traffic. No divider on oceanfront and bayfront increases risk of accidents. Competition for very limited space especially during peak times. Novelty and "cruising for customers" creates congestion and sudden stops. Risk to children, seniors and tourists. Sets a precedent for other motorized vehicles. Originally designed to ease urban congestion as alternative to cars. Selected Characteristics of Seaway Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device ( "EPAMD ") Controlled speed of 12.5 mph. Models weigh up to 100 pounds excluding carry capacity of 260 pounds. Models with footprint up to 30.5 inches wide and 21 inches long with 7 inch wide tires. Not like a bike accident as weight concentrated in base among other factors. Noiseless feature actually increases risk of injury to pedestrians. Balance maintained by multiple computers and sensors. Computers and sensors break. Claims of safety are not supported by any published studies. Certain riders do not obey riding instructions. Segway Press Release: A future of "More Power, More Attitude and More Options" Regulatory Status Delayed sales until "a team of lobbyists and attorneys blanketed the country." Injury prevention groups caught "off guard." Ca SB 1918 "... a city, county ... may by ordinance, regulate" Segway of Orange County, 611 East Balboa Blvd. Extended demos as short as 15 minutes. Tours include the Boardwalk, Peninsula Point and Fun Zone and ... where next? Only tours now but does the future include rentals? If so "safe," why mandatory helmets and liability waiver? If so "reliable," why "you break it, you fix it" policy with deposit? = fduaels d Soewiralcons . !T alI t• mom R/ ., r:n•;o Hei; :;eal'h t'. +nuare '.,,. 1 {.... N G it I E- EE !R Em 'D f2"- 0 i r.7°11 -C JR 0 -S� mow/ ° r � {(+1�^": 1N I R.7 f✓'S>fib,3 N0 T p 'i•!i G t?'ED .S Yw'y WA T he, Segwayllu Cross terrain Transporter (XT) Is the laws] self- caloman(t human transporter that ,provides enhanced performance on a v ;riely of terrain with minimal epvil'0111hental Impact. Fealurinq alldene!n Wes, :1 lobusl now fender 'Mslgn• new CxtenUed fanrye hlhium ion ballanes and sry>clally tuned software, this rugged Segway i:T will go practn: ally anywhere you want to go. "i.-,., ,•egway XT has been speafico l/ developed fui >Iabllily. comfort and porformaltre on uneven :Ind louyrl t, ruim The ;Segway XT's low- pressure tires smooth the ride on bumpy surfaces and anmrmze trail impart. 'while- the wider track mr:reases staAlhly on uneven ground. The . >rgway XT's software has been modified to ;uprun the new tue slsa and m ^,upnPy improver; •:onliol and peffdr ron)(;`:. 'lfc a -mely ;Cf I:; alv- ona: of our find products :. be.r:1C;f51 -t1 wrlh nEw {i.i:i•.inl -it�l ar>_e.;::5. i he :n::rrseari enc;njy rap:;nty of !ire slandard W! win Ion hattenes sopporl IN demand:: of the •• -gwny !.T• whllr2 5,1111 nn)vulmq a 1D mile off - il:::tnnnI inng. , depullihny -Jr. h:rnmi, n ling ::.y +,.: and p;ryload duly frnllera on Ih...'oownk, Xf ark. .. " ".P:r.J to pl eta: r -t fie ndrl G•ire :ie:b,s din' I� .:. rlrct;omd the idea duN)q le m,wl Itvn( I :I!nm:nnrn footer names !e;ilwn -.'ln1 :n LB ;.W. 111.11 Ih:ll h'Ap vun rand a hl -:nr "! q l; a 0:0 :•, .:.: '.,•gwny z 1 for loadmy m :1I'11 ,.ul nl a Brun.: "'pert stripiriq on black •:nders with Ilt� f)OIMIIi l:dlnnunvp whuleis !r. .. +gat >: a m.0 -hrttr pf rural )::nl befi)1y XT Spacifications at a Glance: Maximurn 115 mph spe d: Carrying L601'os capacity: Footprint: ?l s 30.5 In Weight: - 100 ILs Batte ry type: T,90 �aphlon'!' %!IlhiUnt -hill !)alter? oac:as Battery range: t0 miles off- paverrem Motors: Two brushless 6C servomolot, vaheels: i In polished Munnnum whcais Tires: % in wide Inuv -on =::sun: films. Platform height'. _ irnu d in rlearanr. e: Display: :4Lilhcolcr t %aced Ij,D S E G W fly`l� � T out' 'Event info We have many difi°erent ftvurand eventscawrms arailab/e tiv acwmmadate virtually everyone Herne are some of Durmast pivpular fear& eventD~ -,F.• ""Glided Toorss`r"• from Segway; T.t� - '''tlof Newport Beach "Ride & Glide" 15 Minute Extended Demo $12.00 per person Balboa Pier area. Brief individual e4OratiorL "Fun 2017e Tour" 45 Minute Guided Ride* $39.00 per person wnh views of the Harbor. "Balboa Peninsula Tour" 60 Minute Guided Ride* $59.00 per person To the -WeW. "Newport Pier Tour'" 120 Minute Guided Ride* $79.00 per person Abng the BoaodwrallL See the bead*m t hams and panoramic views of the Pacific ocearr. "Extended Custom Tour° Hourly Guided Ride (2-4 hrs)* $55.00 /hr. /person This Tour can be a mmbinatkm of the above, or can be tailored to you request. Local Private Parties and Corporate Events • .. , . ... r- .0 r, r , - UNION . -n; r c. - ., c -ir ,-nuu . r. .. "Hourly Rerdal Rafe" $59.00 per hour - 4 hour minimum "Daily Rental Rate" $349.00 per day 'Local and National Trade Shows We oFer Segway Krs to eduNtors for trade sham ecttairurimL This servicz indudes a Seowav Orarvae County guide giving rides tD Trade show attendees, a pre-mariceiing plan to announce the Segwrays to customers prior to the trade show and a p database of everyone that rides during the show. 7-ocal Trade Show" $349.00 per day / per may "National Trade Show" $499.00 per day / per Segway as well. as round - trip airfare and a $99.00 airline baggage charge. ' Please allow an addNonal 20 to 30 minutes for safely babft and practice prior lo the bas. All times are apprmmnate. All bars and events mgrme each parkipant to sign a liability waiver and bidude a phase manber and email address. Tours and everts requae each rim to wear a hel rra. No excepftm Tours and events have a'youtffeak -r Bien ' you -b-�ir poky and a credit card must be provided along wM a signatrre on the Contract Tours ad Events must be paid In full prior to the evert R_ ?.ra r':i g7titzt n Gau -? 1 ;? i E7, is cter? 14 l..- Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any publicr,meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Name Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca %62W Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: ame Email Street Address Newport Beach, Ca '05 MAY 20 A 9 :30 v OF F;"L 2 ,!IYaEkr, CI , i : Wi1(i l' 6EACH e fogies Sent To: �aYor �unril Membes �naget "Orney J l�� Dear Mayor and Council Members, �i I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or �S,4Y LD 9 30 bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further�.r; E strained controlling such activity. ( •,; ?T r -•,: { Please advise me of any public-meetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: � l� L * Name Email qV * &4NAV -Dldc Street Address Newport Beach, Ca l k.3 I It Date Copies Sent To: jy C�nuncil Member lnager r; i- Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any public meetings concerning this matter by email or email at: Name Email '`I`Zh Bch n ( "r (Y( VI U A"j 51OC- CY0n) J Street Address V) c- Newport Beach, Ca 92U U3 Dear Mayor and Council Members, I understand that you are studying the use of Segways in the City of Newport Beach. I strongly oppose the use of Segways, EPAMDs and any other type of motorized vehicle on any oceanfront or bayfront sidewalks given their potential harm to pedestrians. Moreover, the limited resources of the Newport Police will be further strained controlling such activity. Please advise me of any publicrmeetings concerning this matter by mail or email at: Naame Email & &GYM .Q , c,, G,7-1) CC% c Street Address Newport Beach, Ca G Z'6O / '05 11( 2G ,`19:30 E r, e O Copies Sent To: 1-9-"Gf �: ynd F,!ember / gager - -1 Nancy A. Remley 101 E. Balboa Boulevard Balboa, CA 92661 949 - 673 -8770 To all members of the Newport Beach City Council: "RECEIVED AFT E" AGENDA PRINTED:" S S 9 -i_J1-0S My husband, Charles Remley, is an owner of a Segway. He purchased this conveyance for several reasons, not the least of which was because due to a loss of cartilage in his hip it is difficult for him to walk. Over the last several months there has been much debate as to the use of Segways on the boardwalk. I have heard it said that they can "sneak up on you ". I use the boardwalk generally no less than four days per week. I walk into Balboa, to church, and for pleasure between the Newport Pier and the end of the walkway. When walking alone I am able to hear a bicycle approaching from behind if the bicycle is in some way noisy (gears, chain, etc.). If the bicycle is in fact quiet, I will not hear it until it is directly behind me. If I am walking with head phones on, or walking with another person and talking, bicycles and skaters cannot be heard until they are directly upon me. Although they are illegal on the boardwalk, at least you can hear a skateboard! And trust me, a day does not go by that there are not skate boarders on the boardwalk. Many, many times bicyclists and skaters and skate boarders speed along the boardwalk with total disregard for walkers. They do not adhere to the speed limit restrictions, they do not notify you that they are coming up and passing you. Where is the passion against these folks who are already breaking city regulations? No one seems to care about that. Yet you are debating putting more regulations on our books against Segway riders. Do you know how many Segway riders are in our city? I would venture less than one dozen. And they are older, prudent. responsible citizens of this city who take care in regards to their speed and watch carefully for others using the boardwalk. This is a tempest in a teapot. I urge you to continue a wait and see attitude in this matter. Sincerely, s Nancy A. Remley v r +; `v r: Charles A. Remley, Jr. 101 E. Balboa Boulevard Balboa, CA 92661 949 - 673 -8770 Re: Segway Usage To all members of the Newport Beach City Council: At the April 26h Study Session and in an ongoing campaign by one Balboa resident, a number of straw men were, and have been, set up to imply that Segways are dangerous modes of transportation. Please evaluate these observations from my personal experiences carefully in your deliberations. 1. A Segway is too wide to be compatible with pedestrian traffic — a Segway is 25" wide (the width of many pedestrians and only slightly wider than the handlebars of an adult bicycle). 2. A Segway goes too fast to be compatible with pedestrian traffic —A Segway in the "yellow key" mode is incapable of exceeding 8 miles per hour, and can easily be ridden at a quarter of a mile per hour. 3. A Segway (at a combined rider and Segway weight of 290 pounds) has too much inertia at 8 miles per hour to stop quickly enough to avoid pedestrians or other moving conveyances — at 8 miles per hour a Segway can stop within 4 feet (bicycles, surreys, and skateboards cannot stop as quickly and still maintain control of the conveyances). 4. A Segway cannot be heard by a pedestrian being approached from the rear — bicycles cannot be heard either which is why prudent riders use a bell, horn or voice (on your left ") to alert those being passed. 5. A riderless Segway is a safety hazard — a Segway senses when a rider is no longer on the platform and immediately initiates a no -power mode. At this point the Segway falls forward within a few feet. No other suddenly riderless conveyance stops on its own as does the Segway. 6. Segways are not regulated because of their recent invention — on the contrary, Section 313 of the Vehicle Code (which became operative on March 1, 2003) specifically includes an electric personal assistive - mobility device for use in pedestrian areas. 7. The Segway company somehow slipped Section 313 by the State Legislature and the Governor — Article 6, Chapter 1 of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code sets forth the reasoning behind the adoption of Section 313, to wit: "reducing traffic congestion and air pollution" and in effect "minimizing environmental impacts and facilitating better use of the public ways." 8. Some walkways become too congested for Segways to operate safely — a Segway can easily move with the flow of traffic on walkways. Many prudent folks do not readily venture out on to the walkways on Memorial Day, the 4a' of July, and Labor Day whether they are walking or riding. In conclusion, it would seem that the city might prudently take a wait and see stance in regard to any regulation of Segways on walking areas where bicycles are not specifically excluded. Councilman Rosansky voiced a reasonable opinion when he stated that the city should take a wait and see attitude. Sincerely, Charles A Remley, Jr. Horne Concept Centaur Enter ZIP code r I .... . ...................... .. ......... .............. . rrr 0 Q01 I / P� .1',EC�!VED AFTER AGENDA Sitemap Help Search Contact Us GE T MOVING. CONCEPT CENTAUR. Like the mythical half- horse. half -man of Greek lore. Concept Centaur combines the best of several technologies to create an innovative whole The result of exploration by Segway LLC's product development team. Concept Centaur will challenge the way you think about four - wheeled transportation From time to time Segway's product development team devotes days, or even weeks, to creating new product concepts with the goal of finding a prince among frogs. It's a product exploration process they call "frog kissing " During this time, engineers and designers are encouraged to use any available materials in a very short time frame to prove a concept will work. Recently. the product development team demonstrated that Concept Centaur was a prince —a concept that passed this initial feasibility test but is not yet ready to become a product Conrept Centaur demonstrates Segway's continued commitment to breakthrough innovation and the innumerable possibilities for the future of personal transportation. View the Concept Centaur Video: Windows Media Quicktime WHAT IS THE CENTAUR? n, Concept Centaur combines proprietary dynamic stabilization technology with advanced propulsion and suspension systems. and an intuitive user interface to create a unique four -wheel device that is easily controllable on two or four wheels Its full suspension and aggressive rider positioning provide an exhilarating ride for one or two people while maintaining control over a variety of terrain Its This is a growing collection of Segway Photos featuring, Big Wheels "The Fastest Segway On Earth!" 10/11/03 - Now the host from hell reports ALL the alloted bandwidth for October is used up. It's feast or famine! Alas I must take the media files offline. What a company. 9/16/03 - Looks like my host service is totally out of control as they now reports my monthly usage as "0 ". Therefore the bandwidth usage is on them and the links are back in. Have at it, people : -) Performance: The Segway proved to be ideal transport for me at Burning Man. Black Rock is a very interactive, social festival. The Segway let me stop and visit at will without the protruding interference of a bike. I was able to enter various camps and bars through the narrowest of walkways. Tent stakes were no issue as the HT easily finessed around them. The energy always outlasted me. The battery charge never dropped below 1/3 even after I had spent hours cruising and jaunted several trips across the city. Post Clean up Report: I'm pleased to report that the Segway survived in stellar fashion. There is no detectable playa dust or damage, After clean up it now in "new", out -of- the -box condition. There was much less dust accumulated around the axle bearings than I had expected. The wrapping worked. The protected the base unit surfaces still'# have thc^ir siicc . T e iwsu u VV:IUI IlJ VVV . !V!V VV4J JVII.V 111V A/. VVV. •1•ly , A/�.Il . V,VVSVU .1lllV Jl - V5.111.1 ' SV 111V V411.1y. \1lJ4id r+HU1H4 ffAl11 41111111f1Vl UII 1IV41111V 111. 'q._:: . 1 Speed Record Set August 30th, 2003 by Christo 19.1 mph average time trap speed. 20.54 mph maximum run speed. Black Rock City, Nevada