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It’s unfortunate that people don’t respect bike paths where you live, and I hope it improves. The dedicated cycling spaces where I live see only occasional intr

It’s unfortunate that people don’t respect bike paths where you live, and I hope it improves. The dedicated cycling spaces where I live see only occasional intruders and, while I would never hit one, neither do I feel obligated to make them feel welcome where they aren’t.

mulmen 6y ago
Yes, it is unfortunate. But my city is very bicycle friendly so there is a lot to be thankful for. Also even with pedestrians on the bike paths everything mostly works out fine. Assuming speeds are human powered. I am optimistic that if we embrace ebikes as motorcycles and advertise their ability to keep up with and even get around traffic we can enjoy the benefits provided to the rest of the high density world. Amercian cities are incredibly wasteful with space. Single individuals in cars, it’s ridiculous. In Asia I have seen mothers with children on scooters. Everyone rides a motorcycle. We need that in our cities and I think ebikes can help get us there.
- closeparen 6y ago
  In 49 states motorcycles are required to sit in traffic, not go around it. In all 50 states motorcycles are required to consume the same parking footprint as SUVs. I think ebike adoption depends on the ability to use bike lanes and bike racks, both of which would go away under a motorcycle designation, so I can't agree. Same goal though.
  - mulmen 6y ago
    In my state motorcycles can share parking spaces. That’s covered in the class. Education is critical to responsibly operate a motor vehicle. Lane filtering laws need to change, that’s my point. I say we can get there with more people on electric motorcycles. There’s obvious demand, the problem is people who ride electric motorcycles on bike paths. They’re giving ebikes a bad name. This could be our generation’s “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” I have zero confidence in anything changing though. The only people more insufferable than car drivers are cyclists. Trying to have a conversation with anyone about this is like debating politics at thanksgiving.

mulmen 6y ago

Yes, it is unfortunate. But my city is very bicycle friendly so there is a lot to be thankful for. Also even with pedestrians on the bike paths everything mostly works out fine. Assuming speeds are human powered. I am optimistic that if we embrace ebikes as motorcycles and advertise their ability to keep up with and even get around traffic we can enjoy the benefits provided to the rest of the high density world. Amercian cities are incredibly wasteful with space. Single individuals in cars, it’s ridiculous. In Asia I have seen mothers with children on scooters. Everyone rides a motorcycle. We need that in our cities and I think ebikes can help get us there.

closeparen 6y ago
In 49 states motorcycles are required to sit in traffic, not go around it. In all 50 states motorcycles are required to consume the same parking footprint as SUVs. I think ebike adoption depends on the ability to use bike lanes and bike racks, both of which would go away under a motorcycle designation, so I can't agree. Same goal though.
- mulmen 6y ago
  In my state motorcycles can share parking spaces. That’s covered in the class. Education is critical to responsibly operate a motor vehicle. Lane filtering laws need to change, that’s my point. I say we can get there with more people on electric motorcycles. There’s obvious demand, the problem is people who ride electric motorcycles on bike paths. They’re giving ebikes a bad name. This could be our generation’s “You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” I have zero confidence in anything changing though. The only people more insufferable than car drivers are cyclists. Trying to have a conversation with anyone about this is like debating politics at thanksgiving.