❓ A parliamentary question addresses the policy regarding electric bikes on Transperth services, potential risks, and how the Department of Transport supports electric bike users. The response indicates electric bikes are not permitted, but bicycle storage is provided.
AnsweredQoN 8223Legislative Assembly
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(1) What is the current policy for electric bike users who wish to use Transperth services?
(2) What are the potential risks to the public from those travelling with electric bikes on Transperth services?
(3) Given the obvious benefits to the environment and public health in Western Australia through the increased use of bicycles, including electric bicycles, how does the Department of Transport support electric bike users to access Transperth services if and when they need to?
(2) What are the potential risks to the public from those travelling with electric bikes on Transperth services?
(3) Given the obvious benefits to the environment and public health in Western Australia through the increased use of bicycles, including electric bicycles, how does the Department of Transport support electric bike users to access Transperth services if and when they need to?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
7 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
55 days
The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) Electric bicycles are not permitted on Transperth services.
(2 - 3) Transperth supports electric bicycle users through the provision of bicycle storage lockers, U rails and bicycle shelters that are available at stations across the network without charge.
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Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) Electric bicycles are not permitted on Transperth services.
(2 - 3) Transperth supports electric bicycle users through the provision of bicycle storage lockers, U rails and bicycle shelters that are available at stations across the network without charge.
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