Good article describing what is bound to become more and more of an issue in Bend and other cities, as e-bikes take off in popularity. As always there seems to be an uneasy truce between bicyclists and drivers of cars...
I did not know that kids under 16 could not legally ride e-bikes! This is really well-written, easily digested and thorough explanation of a very tough subject. I like how it gives the view point of the police and the drivers and social media groups. I like how this is a hyper-local focused newsletter but is relevant to everyone inside and outside of Bend! Can't wait to read about the next issue...
Loads of problems (like this one) could be mitigated (made much safer) or gotten rid of completely if our culture flipped the script by making cars the interlopers on our roadways rather than those who choose to bicycle or walk to get where they're going.
Good article describing what is bound to become more and more of an issue in Bend and other cities, as e-bikes take off in popularity. As always there seems to be an uneasy truce between bicyclists and drivers of cars...
I did not know that kids under 16 could not legally ride e-bikes! This is really well-written, easily digested and thorough explanation of a very tough subject. I like how it gives the view point of the police and the drivers and social media groups. I like how this is a hyper-local focused newsletter but is relevant to everyone inside and outside of Bend! Can't wait to read about the next issue...
Loads of problems (like this one) could be mitigated (made much safer) or gotten rid of completely if our culture flipped the script by making cars the interlopers on our roadways rather than those who choose to bicycle or walk to get where they're going.
From a t-shirt I saw recently:
Things kids have sacrificed for drivers:
1. Playing on their street
2. Safe school streets
3. Walking/biking/rolling to school
4. Random play (being a kid)
5. Crossing the street
6. Playing outside at night
7. Independence
8. Freedom
9. Quality street life
10. Air quality, their planet
11. Their lives
Things drivers have sacrificed for kids:
(crickets)