Totally hear ya! Safety first, always. But, let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater here. Broadening accessibility with Class 2 e-bikes on bike paths isn't all bad if we layer in some smart regs and etiquette.
You're spot on about high-traffic areas needing stricter rules. How about this – what if we created "ebike only" lanes on popular paths during peak hours? Kinda like carpool lanes, but for pedal-assisted two-wheelers.
And education is key, no doubt. Maybe we could develop an e-bike safety course, like drivers ed, where new riders learn how to share spaces, follow signs, and avoid hotspots for accidents.
As for etiquette, I couldn't agree more. A little awareness goes a long way. Maybe we could start an e-bike awareness campaign, like those "share the road" ads, but tailored for our e-bike fam.
At the end of the day, e-bikes are still bikes, and we're all in this pedaling community together. So, let's find that sweet spot between access and safety, and keep the rubber side down, friends!
You're spot on about high-traffic areas needing stricter rules. How about this – what if we created "ebike only" lanes on popular paths during peak hours? Kinda like carpool lanes, but for pedal-assisted two-wheelers.
And education is key, no doubt. Maybe we could develop an e-bike safety course, like drivers ed, where new riders learn how to share spaces, follow signs, and avoid hotspots for accidents.
As for etiquette, I couldn't agree more. A little awareness goes a long way. Maybe we could start an e-bike awareness campaign, like those "share the road" ads, but tailored for our e-bike fam.
At the end of the day, e-bikes are still bikes, and we're all in this pedaling community together. So, let's find that sweet spot between access and safety, and keep the rubber side down, friends!