BURLINGTON, Vt. -
Next summer you might see groups of people on Segways rolling around Burlington.
That's because a company, called Burlington Segways, is planning to start tours.
In Vermont, Segways are generally allowed, though towns and cities can make their own rules. Until recently, it seemed as if the City of Burlington didn't like the idea of Segway tours.
If Rick Sharp gets his way, starting next spring he'll be leading Segway tours on the Burlington bike path and up through the city.
"Segway tours are something that make a lot of sense at this point. There are over 200 cities in the United States that have them," says Sharp.
Sharp is the co-owner of Burlington Segways and uses one because he has a hard time walking.
"We want to provide access to the Burlington waterfront for disabled people. We want something that is fun," says Sharp.
But not everyone is happy about Segways on the bike path.
"I don't see why the next step wouldn't be say, go-carts," says Bob Herendeen, who is against the Segway tours.
On Wednesday, the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department heard from people about the Segway tour plan. Some opponents are concerned about the safety of the Segways.
"They're very controllable," says Sharp.
Sharp seems to have won over critics in Burlington.
The parks department has proposed a one-year trial, which appears will be approved next month.
