Originally Posted by
PhilFo
The proliferation of e-bike use here in and around Philly has caused a regularly lax system to be really leaning in to near complete chaos. That is, e-bikes started using the bike lanes and MUPs, they got bigger and faster, then they started looking like scooters, then real scooters (Vespas, Buddy, Honda, etc.) took to the paths and bike lanes as if it were just another driving lane. Now it's full on motorcycles taking to the paths and really risking the safety of everyone.
Phil
I live in Philly. This is 100% accurate. It seems to get worse by the week, and it’s extremely dangerous whether you’re riding or driving a car. I always check my mirrors before making a right. I’m just waiting for someone on a speeding scooter or e-bike to veer from traffic behind me into a bike lane as I’m turning.
Took the bus this morning. A delivery guy riding a scooter in the bike lane decided to make a U-turn on a one-way street in front of the bus. Nearly got flattened. Where is Darwinism when you really need it?