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Someone gets killed by a car, so they restrict e-bikes. (www.centraloregondaily.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13118199

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The problem isn't the class of the electric bike.

Riding on the sidewalk is extremely dangerous. Drivers will often turn (without signalling even) and not notice a bicycle coming up from behind them on a sidewalk. Driver also often back out of driveways without being able to see a bike approaching on a sidewalk.

Cyclists should be taught how to ride safely on the road and use all of the proper safety equipment.

I've commuted by bike for years and frequently shake my head when I see the behavior of other cyclists.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Cyclists should have safe infrastructure instead of riding with vehicle traffic. Don't try to shift the responsibility.

I'm saying that as an experienced cyclist as well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Not having safe infrastructure doesn't make bikers any less dangerous to be around. My specific citation is the bay area, other places I've lived have not had the sheer quantity of bikers (and drivers) with a death wish/complete lack of spatial awareness.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Cyclists are more likely to die on the sidewalk than sharing the road. Given the choice, use the road 99% of the time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Any sources to support your claim?