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@stack Bikes and scooters really need some separation. We used to have speed limits in europe for mopeds for example. Only slower mopeds could go on dedicated walk/cycle paths and faster mopeds were treated as cars.
Plus the tiny little escooters need to go, they are just dangerous for everyone involved.
Dec 10 · 7 days ago
@HansBrix Yes! Most ebikes and scooters have no speed control except full-on, and easily hit 35mph. I rarely see people on regular bycicles in NYC bike lanes because it is too scary. But I often see people riding gas scooters and even motorcycles in bike lanes.
🐸 HanzBrix [OP/mod] · Dec 11 at 07:28:
@stack that sounds insane. 😂
At least here in Europe people stay off the bike paths, unless on a bike or allowed moped.
Not that I think police would stop anyone riding there, I just think it's cultural. Plus our bike lanes are elevated with a curb, driving up there is not good for a vehicle. 😂
Another NYC ebiking norm: no helmets. Also: almost every ebike is carrying a delivery guy with a giant cubical backpack.
🐸 HanzBrix [OP/mod] · Dec 11 at 17:30:
@stack At least the backpack makes them visible. 😂
A post for ideas — Now that we already have a post bashing BEC's and their less than advantageous setup, I figured a post for idea's for good EV's could be a thing? Even sharing some vehicles that you might already know of or like, could help others discover them. Personally I love the 3 wheel scooters, but ownership is costly and they are shrouded in the stigma of handicapped people. I also had hope for the XBUS, but that seems dead. Generally the big problem with BEV's is pollution...