The Washington Department of Natural Resources is evaluating e-bike access to non-motorized trails, public feedback from pilot project surveys will help inform this process. We need to hear from you to help develop an e-bike access policy. We appreciate your feedback!

E-bike Classes:

E-Bike Class 1
A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches 20 mph. Trail users can use Class 1 e-bikes on motorized trails and forest roads that are open to bike use and motorized use. 

E-Bike Class 2
A bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches a speed of 20 mph. Trail users can use Class 2 e-bikes on motorized trails and forest roads that are open to bike use and motorized use.

E-Bike Class 3
A bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches a top speed of 28 mph and is equipped with a speedometer. Class 3 e-bikes can only be used on motorized trails and forest roads signed open to motorized use.

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* 1. What zipcode do you reside in?

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* 2. How old are you?

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* 3. What is today's date?

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* 4. Do you own an e-bike?

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* 5. How familiar are you with e-bikes?

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* 6. How familiar are you with the differences between e-bike classifications as defined in WA Bill 6434 (Class 1, 2, and 3)?

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* 7. How familiar are you with the current access rules and regulations of e-bikes on non-motorized trails? 

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* 8. How many times have you ridden an e-bike?

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* 9. Do you think e-bikes should be allowed on the trails at North Mountain?

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* 10. Why or why not?

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* 11. Please rank your answer to the following questions by the pros and cons of e-bike access to the trails.

E-bikes:

  1: Strongly disagree 2 3 4 5: Strongly agree
Are compatible with other non-motorized trail uses
Allow more people to access and experience non-motorized trails
Are ideal for beginner / slower / older / injured / disabled riders
Allow me to ride with my family & friends more 
Allow me to ride more miles when I have limited time
Provide a good alternative to driving in a car (shuttling) to access the top of trails
Are hard to distinguish from regular mountain bikes
May do more damage than regular mountain bikes
Are more likely to create conflict between trail users
Are too fast
Are less safe than regular mountain bikes

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* 12. Please rank your answer to the following trail access preferences at North Mountain.

E-bikes:

  1: Strongly disagree 2 3 4 5: Strongly agree
Should be allowed on ALL non-motorized trails that allow regular bikes
Should be allowed on SOME non-motorized trails that allow regular bikes
Should be prohibited on non-motorized trails and treated as motorized
Should only be allowed on non-motorized trails if they are pedal-assist
Should be limited to 20mph on non-motorized trails
Access to trails with all three classes of e-bikes should not be limited in any way

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* 13. At North Mountain:

  1: Strongly disagree 2 3 4 5: Strongly agree
I noticed e-bikes on the trails.
I noticed e-bikes on North Mountain Shuttle Road
The presence of e-bikes impacts my riding experience & trail enjoyment positively  
The presence of e-bikes impacts my riding experience & trail enjoyment negatively  

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* 14. Did you specifically choose to ride the North Mountain MTB Trail System because it allows eMTB Class 1 Trail Access?

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* 15. At North Mountain, how did you access the top of the descending trails?

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* 16. Please select the option that best describes your recreational mountain bike ownership?

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* 17. Please describe the best representation of money you spent, per trip, while visiting Darrington to ride the North Mountain MTB Trail System (food/beverage, vehicle fuel, lodging, etc)?