>Around where I live people regularly ride their electric bikes or electric scooters on the sidewalk, many without much regard for pedestrians. That's illegal

>Around where I live people regularly ride their electric bikes or electric scooters on the sidewalk, many without much regard for pedestrians. That's illegal where I live[0], and not just for e-bikes. Unfortunately, people still do it, of course. In fact, I quoted RCNY 4-07 (c)(3) [see below] to three young women riding Citibikes[1] on the sidewalk the other day. I get that folks are afraid of cars (especially since most drivers pay exactly zero attention to anything they can kill/maim by hitting and only worry about the panel trucks and buses), but the solution isn't to endanger pedestrians on the sidewalk. Rather, providing separated bike lanes makes much more sense. Unfortunately, the pervasive car culture (especially in the US, cf. Jaywalking[2]) makes such changes less likely, especially outside of urban areas. And more's the pity Admin Code – 19-176 – Bicycles ridden on sidewalks may be confiscated and riders may be subject to legal sanctions (see also: RCNY § 4-07(c) (3) RCNY 4-07 (c) (3) No driving bikes on sidewalks, unless sign allows or wheels are less than 26 inches in diameter and rider is twelve years or younger RCNY 4-14 (c) No person shall ride a bicycle in any park, except in places designated for bike riding; but persons may push bikes in single file to and from such places, except on beaches and boardwalks. [0] https://nybc.net/education/bike-law/2-uncategorised/68-a-summary-of-ny-state-bike-laws#nycsidewalk https://nybc.net/education/bike-law/2-uncategorised/68-a-sum... [1] https://citibikenyc.com/ https://citibikenyc.com/ [2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/03/01/how-jaywalking-became-a-crime/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/03/01/...