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> At least this design for a bicycle lift would never be allowed in the US I don't think this is very different from a "surface lift" used in ski resorts all o
by narvval 7y ago
> At least this design for a bicycle lift would never be allowed in the US
I don't think this is very different from a "surface lift" used in ski resorts all over the world including the US?
- semi-extrinsic 7y agoIt's pretty different, it's a small metal bar (probably 1 inch wide 10 inch long) that you stand on with one leg, while remaining seated on the bicycle. The design is a lot more compact, so you can retrofit it to normal streets.
- narvval 7y agoSure the design is different, but the risk that the "first couple of times people usually fall off. Instant lawsuit overe there, I'm sure" looks the same to me. And yet t-bars and the like do exist in the US.
- loeg 7y agoWhen you buy a ski pass at US ski areas you sign a huge disclaimer of liability. It's hard to imagine doing that for this kind of in-city infrastructure. Also, falling on snow is a bit different than pavement. :-)
- TylerE 7y agoThose disclaimers are legally meaningless. They have no teeth. Just like those signs on dump trucks that say “Stay back 500ft”.
- loeg 7y agoThat's a pretty strong claim. Do you have some citation for "this is a dangerous activity, participant assumes all liability" contracts being "legally meaningless?"