Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity
by whimsicalism on Saturday July 29, 2023 @03:35PM
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I think with e-bikes we've entered a new equilibrium that will take some time to shake out. It used to be that the fastest bikers on the road were usually the most experienced, this is no longer the case and as a street biker I have noticed it causing more danger.
Re:If we want a shift to walking we need to prioritize dignity
by Aerbil313 on Saturday July 29, 2023 @03:59PM
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Where I live e-bikes haven't caught up yet. I need to be mindful of that people get scared of me biking fast close to them on the sidewalk, even though I'm experienced and know that there's no danger. A bike without motors is enough steerable that it doesn't pose any real danger for anyone imho.
That said, I'm still pro-bike and acknowledge that cars are much more dangerous for pedestrians, just I'd like to see the delivery bike / ebike problems fixed.