Popular among teenagers, the large electric bikes have triggered ‘numerous complaints’ to councils as fears grow for the safety of riders and pedestrians

  • Wahots@pawb.social
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    6 months ago

    Oooh, they are SO close to figuring it out. It involves narrowing the roads, putting in a barrier-separated lane with traffic signals for bikes, and a wider walkway for pedestrians. All the puzzle pieces are there, lol.

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      5 months ago

      These bikes make me feel unsafe! They should ride on the road where they will feel unsafe.

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      6 months ago

      To be fair we have pretty much all of that in the Netherlands and Fat bikes are still a pretty big issue

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        5 months ago

        It always seemed weird to me that it’s such a problem over there. I ride an electric fatbike in the US sometimes but I make a point not to ride like an asshole, most other riders seem to be reasonably courteous on paths and streets.