Boston’s Northeastern University considers whether ebikes can become the next form of mass transportation

10 months ago by Davriellelouna to c/fuckcars

Transport and urban experts examine the popularity of e-bikes and what is hindering them from rivaling bus, metro and rail networks.
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crank0271 20 points 10 months ago

This seems like a positive thing, but I sure wish I would see more casual ebike riders wearing helmets...

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timik_pipik 18 points 10 months ago

In the Netherlands 96% of the people don't use helmets while their injuries are very low. It's about the infrastructure mentality. Like you wouldn't take a helmet for walking? It's the same for them.

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detren 5 points 10 months ago

Only really works because the infrastructure is so safe. In pretty much any other country I’d think twice before going without a helmet until proper biking infrastructure is built.

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timik_pipik 3 points 10 months ago

Yes, I agree, that's exactly why I think we should focus more on building safe infrastructure, because if it isn't safe enough to ride without a helmet it never will become used as mass method of transportation.

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stormeuh 1 point 10 months ago

Also you can just lose focus, make a mistake, and drive into something. People do so all the time in cars, why wouldn't they on bikes? Bike injuries can be very serious if you are unlucky and hit your head wrong. Wear helmets people!

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Typhoon 4 points 10 months ago

Sure but I don't walk at 30kph either.

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