California looking at new law about e bike licensing and training.

[jimbo5]

Stanta is using the new electric flying car now.

 

["A"]

Stop blaming e-bikes for the results of poor bicycle infrastructure

Stop blaming e-bikes for the results of poor bicycle infrastructure – Urbanist Update

A new connected bike path in Dallas, a potential bike highway in Vancouver, and on Not Just Bikes being cancelled in the latest Update.

velo.outsideonline.com

 

[JerryB]

It takes money to build any infrastructure.....it also takes a lot more money to maintain it down the road......our roads have potholes.....our bridges need replacement......many older bikepaths need serious work......somehow.....when these projects are built.....they forget they also need to be maintained.......we ain't good at maintaing chit.....ebike paths/roads will be no different.

 

["A"]

Problem with infrastructure occur when heavy vehicles like 18-wheelers operate on road that are not meant for heavy weight vehicles.
In America, majority of economy rely on truck delivery, hence the public roads are littered with potholes & irregularities that may prohibit cars or other vehicles that may travel at higher speeds.

 

[JerryB]

Problem with infrastructure occur when heavy vehicles like 18-wheelers operate on road that are not meant for heavy weight vehicles.
In America, majority of economy rely on truck delivery, hence the public roads are littered with potholes & irregularities that may prohibit cars or other vehicles that may travel at higher speeds.

Certainly heavy vehicles break down our roads.....but.....it's more than that......in our rural town....roads are bad with no heavy trafiic......just a lack of maintence for many years. Bike and walking paths don't get heavy trucks on them but are still worn out. The problem is no consideration was given to their maintenence when origially constructed. A common excuse......we don't have the money to maintain.....that path was put in with grant money. Well.....dummy.....either get more grant money or next time you build something.....ask how it will be maintained. You can't fix stupid.

 

[RSU]

I doubt the parents are buying these ebikes, more than likely teens just get a hold of parents'credit card and buy whatever they want for themselves.
That's why the parents need to be held accountable with their auto insurance premium going up x5 or x10 when their kids are responsible for accident cause by these ebikes.

Man, parents are so soft these days...I wouldn't dream of ordering anything using my dad's credit card without his permission because he raised me to respect him and fear him if I didn't. That's why I love him...he didn't try to be my friend..I had friends, I needed a leader! Oh..and yes we are friends because of that!

 

[JerryB]

Man, parents are so soft these days...I wouldn't dream of ordering anything using my dad's credit card without his permission because he raised me to respect him and fear him if I didn't. That's why I love him...he didn't try to be my friend..I had friends, I needed a leader! Oh..and yes we are friends because of that!

I must have a few years on you.....my Dad did not have credit cards......but he taught us the meaning of money and waste.....glad he did.