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I have a Segway. I always stop when other people are walking toward me on the sidewalk; it makes them more comfortable. The other important thing to watch out
by maxharris 17y ago
I have a Segway.
I always stop when other people are walking toward me on the sidewalk; it makes them more comfortable.
The other important thing to watch out for are blind corners - where obstacles prevent others from seeing you. I do my very best to stop so that I don't surprise anyone.
Why doesn't this guy just push for the ability to issue tickets to impolite Segway users instead?
Banning Segways has repercussions that this guy probably hasn't considered. Remember that nationwide, well over a third of all Segway users are physically disabled in some way, and around here, at least two of the three owners that I know are.
- ilamont 17y agoNote that the discussion in Boston also relates to complaints in the North End, where tourists can rent Segways and local residents complain about the vehicles and the attitudes of the owner of the rental service. Background here: http://www.universalhub.com/2010/some-north-enders-fed-tour-groups-segways http://www.universalhub.com/2010/some-north-enders-fed-tour-...
- og1 17y agoI think doing a neighborhood wide ban would be excessive, but it makes sense for the streets mentioned. Hanover St. gets so crowded on some days that pedestrians will walk in the road in order to pass people. I don't even see how someone would be able to use a Segway when it is that congested.