Dear Segway HT owner:

On Thursday, February 9, the Senate Transportation Committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 168, AN ACT To Regulate Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices in the State of Colorado. Senate Bill 168 will create a regulatory framework for the use of Segway HTs on the public ways of Colorado including sidewalks, bike paths and certain roadways. The proposed legislation closely mirrors laws that exist in 42 U.S. states and the District of Columbia as well as several European nations.

A copy of Senate Bill 168 can be found via the following link:

http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics2006a/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/525E1594767EAFB5872570EB006FD132?Open&file=168_01.pdf

Colorado Segway HT owners can help by either attending the public hearing or submitting written testimony in support of Senate Bill 168. A similar bill died in Committee last year so it’s important that we, the Segway community, demonstrate how important this bill is to us.

Segway Inc is strongly supporting Senate Bill 168, sponsored by Senator Deanna Hanna and Representative Ray Rose. If you plan on submitting testimony, it should be sent to the Chairwoman of the Committee, Senator Stephanie Takis. Her contact information can be found via the following link:

http://www.leg.state.co.us/Clics2006A/csl.nsf/DirectorySen?openframeset

Unfortunately, because of the legislative schedule, a specific time has yet to be set. We have been told that our hearing could begin anytime between 9:30-12:00. The hearing will take place at the Colorado State House located in Denver.

If you have additional questions and comments or would like to become more involved, please contact me at Matt.Dailida@Segway.com.

Thank you.

Matt Dailida
Director of Government Affairs
Segway Inc.

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