Proposal

Power-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike) and Cargo E-bike Pilot Program Proposals

Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 369/09
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
Summary of Proposal:
MTO is strongly committed to promoting the highest standards of safety for all Ontarians who travel on our roads, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Trends and technology are evolving, with an increased popularity of active transportation vehicles such as e-bikes and cargo e-bikes.

As a result, MTO is soliciting feedback to inform the development of a regulatory and policy framework surrounding e-bikes and examining a potential cargo e-bike pilot program.

We invite you to review the details of these proposals and submit comments for MTO consideration.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
20-MTO091
Posting Date:
November 19, 2020
Comments Due Date:
December 19, 2020
Contact Address:
Please email due to COVID-19 restrictions:

Ministry of Transportation
Road Safety Program Development Office
Safety Program Development Branch
87 Sir William Hearst Avenue
Building "A," Room 212
Toronto, Ontario
M3M 0B4