On Apr 7, 9:39*am, dave a wrote:
I notice that it is operating on a sidewalk or some sort of cordoned off
area. *Are they proposing that all urban streets get rebuilt to
accommodate these?

Segway has been working hard to get their device allowed on sidewalks
all over the country. From http://www.humantransport.org/bicycl...ay/Segway.htm:

"Segway LLC seeks public acceptance of Segway use on sidewalks and in
other pedestrian spaces in order to allow their customers to drive it
anywhere that a pedestrian may go. Although traffic law typically
prohibits or severely restricts the operation most types of vehicles
(especially motorized vehicles) in pedestrian spaces, Segway LLC has
promoted legislation in every U.S. state to exempt Segway-like
scooters, or "Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices" (EPAMDs),
by classifying the EPAMD driver as a pedestrian just like a wheelchair
user. This classification has generated protests from some pedestrian
advocates who believe that the speed and weight of EPAMDs will create
hazards and discomfort for pedestrians."