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« : 27 Июнь 2022, 04:38:54 »

The Forest Service’s new E-bike Rule is Clear



From the get-go, there was confusion around the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) ruling on e-bikes this spring. It didn’t help that the agency released the directive on March 31st. Singletracks caught wind of the news shortly after and published the news on April 1st, stating in the comments that it was in fact not an April Fools prank to the dismay of many commenters.To get more news about volt electric bike, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.

In the release, the USFS essentially wrote that their decision continues to allow e-bikes on all motorized trails, provides a working definition for three classes of e-bikes, gives local land managers the decision-making power to allow or disallow e-bikes on non-motorized trails, gives a clear process for analysis and scoping to allow e-bikes, and lastly, requires a re-designation of a non-motorized trail to motorized if a district manager allows e-bikes. This is where things got muddy.To get more news about ow much does an electric bike cost, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
Later, a spokesperson with the USFS cleared up that “After completing the appropriate environmental analysis and public engagement, a local unit may choose to allow e-bikes on additional trails without authorizing other motorized vehicles. For instance, permitted activities on a trail could include traditional bicycles and e-bikes, but not include ATVs or other motorized vehicles.”To get more news about bluetooth bike speaker, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.
Still, there were quite a few questions remaining about the ambiguous directive and the scant news release, so we asked USFS headquarters in Washington a few more questions, along with IMBA who had been analyzing the ruling so they could give clearer guidance to their subchapters.

As mentioned above, the USFS ruling states that a non-motorized trail which gives access to an e-bike would be reclassified as motorized, even if e-bikes are the only motorized mode of transportation it allows. There’s no getting around the fact that e-bikes do have a motor even if they operate differently than an ATV or dirt bike. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) classified e-bikes as motorized too, although they are not necessarily considered on off-highway vehicle. The USFS recognizes that the impacts are different as well. Allowing e-bikes on certain trails will vary on a case by case basis.

“Impacts from motorized uses vary by vehicle class,” Suzanne Flory, a press officer with the agency told us. “Current studies indicate that impacts to natural resources from class 1 e-bikes are similar to mountain bikes. Local decision makers will consider impacts from e-bikes in analysis of impacts and will seek public input prior to designating e-bikes use on trails.”

“Like hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding, e-biking is one of many recreational activities provided for on national forests and grasslands,” Flory said. “Local units are encouraged to look for opportunities to expand access for this emerging user group. Local units will use the best available science, public input, use trends, and other information when considering opportunities to expand access.”

Many are lauding the USFS ruling because it finally offers a clearer process to grant access to e-bikes. On the flip side, the process may not move as quickly as some had hoped.

“On the whole it creates a process to increase access for eMTBs where there was none before,” IMBA’s Todd Keller told us. “However, given the required changes in trail designation, it remains an open question whether the USFS will grant eMTB access at a rapid pace.”

The USFS told Singletracks the new guidance “provides clarity to land managers on the required process to respond to user needs and ensure sustainability of resources. E-bikes may only be permitted on additional trails after completing the required environmental analysis and public engagement.”
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