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E-bike use shifts into high gear and higher speed on Metro Vancouver's off-street paths: UBC study

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Use of motorized bikes and other motorized devices has skyrocketed in Metro Vancouver .

UBC researchers are suggesting some changes to keep bike pathways safe.

Motorized skateboards and unicycles have increased but not legalized for use in B.C. Study recommends rethinking path design to separate faster-moving devices from pedestrians, using physical design to manage speeds.

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