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Are you excited or concerned about the arrival of rental electric bikes in Central Oregon?

Asked by KTVZ

674 Votes

Are you excited or concerned about the arrival of rental electric bikes in Central Oregon?

25%

Excited! Excited!

75%

Concerned! Concerned!

25%

Excited!

1 Comment

Kevin Crabtree

Dumb poll but E Bikes are not a big deal I have 2 we ride them all over The ones in picture look kind of cheap. Really a Worthless Poll to make people take a side

75%

Concerned!

7 Comments

Ben Hargis

It's bad enough we have to watch out for drunk tourists on foot, now they'll be on bikes too.....

Kimmy Wasatch

Bend, especially has enough traffic problems without having to deal with electric bikes.

John Philo

Another hazard for us to deal with. Drunk e-bike riders. What could possibly go wrong. I wonder if they will have insurance to pay for accidents?

Gabe West

When I'm on the river trail I have to watch out for them, they go fast

Christena

its a mess

Rick Allen

Bicycles of any kind have no place whatsoever on public roads, it is an obvious accident waiting to happen, people deliberately put themselves in harms way! Bicycles should be expressly forbidden on road with NO SHOULDER!!! They do not have and should not have any right of way, they pay no taxes!

Drew Harris

They will be left all over the place and there needs to be more straight laws. Like are you a pedestrian or a car? Forced to wear helmets if you are using any turning lanes or round a bouts. If they are a car forced to stop at signals and signs. They rule the road in bend and don't get the liability

Are high gas prices making you reconsider owning an electric vehicle?

Asked by KTVZ

890 Votes

Are high gas prices making you reconsider owning an electric vehicle?

15%

Yes, they are! Yes, they are!

85%

No, not really No, not really

15%

Yes, they are!

4 Comments

Brian Klein

I really wish I had one!

k san

When charging stations are ubiquitous, I would seriously consider buying an EV.

Ron Johansen

We definitely ought to do away with fossil fuels, and EV's are a way to do it, but we ought to address our out of control car culture too and make vast, revolutionary investments into robust public transit.

Michael Dinsmore

What you do mean "reconsider"? I considered one before, now I'm strongly considering it.

Gabe West

No one can afford one in this economy and Biden. Think buying a electric vehicle will help the environment, climate. Does not exist the climate is always changing

85%

No, not really

13 Comments

Dieter Heinzer

I can buy a ****LOT**** of gasoline for the money an Electric Vehicle would cost... ****AND**** my gas-consuming vehicles are a ****LOT**** more cost-effective over the next 10 years ***AND*** much less damaging to the environment NOW and in the FUTURE. I will NEVER buy an EV.

Gabe West

People are being forced into buying one that's what the Biden administration wants because they think they are better for the environment, the climate is always changing their is no climate change

Gabe West

Plus no one can afford one in this economy

Caleb

Electric cars are great for around town. They can not replace my truck for towing. Taking a boat to prineville reservoir from bend and back is pretty taxing if not impossible for most Electric vehicles currently. I don't want to make it home with 3% battery hoping nothing happens along the way.

Pam W

I would never be able to afford an electric car and they are worse for the environment when it comes to the batteries in them. Plus a new battery would cost more than the care itself. And I wouldn't want one to begin with. It is the worst idea ever!!!

Jessi Johnson Horn

They are still to expensive, don't have a far enough reach and there is not enough infrastructure. We aren't there yet. Maybe in 10 years, but not now.

Jon Krutsch

I am considering an electric vehicle, but gas prices really don't play a part in this decision.

Steven Huillet

Will never buy an electric vehicle! The cost and maintenance over the long term just don't pencil out.

RO2312

I have a hybrid all wheel drive. I average 42 MPG. I haven't looked back. Charging station not required.

Larry Ewart

The arrogance of our country thinking we can make a difference in changing the climate is laughable. Especially when countries such as China, India, Russia and those in South America do not pay attention to any of it.

Tim Collins

Nope

Rick Allen

NOT HARDLY! First of all I do not like them and would never buy one! Secondly I will not be forced by the liberal lunatic left!!!

Kevin Crabtree

I will when they are feasible they are not I am in the auto business they have just as many negative's as positives. But in 5-10 years maybe we will see Hydrogen or Bio fueled would have been a better way to go but whatever Politicians think is best for us