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Urbanist insights in small doses. Exploring transit, housing, and walkability, one tidbit at a time. Based in Cambridge, MA #Urbanism
part of the issue is that this these cyclists (including those on regular non-ebikes) are being taken to court for non-accidents (like running a red light) while car drivers just get a ticket. Accidents may very well be a different story, but the current system is clearly not ideal
July 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
part of the issue is that this these cyclists (including those on regular non-ebikes) are being taken to court for non-accidents (like running a red light) while car drivers just get a ticket. Accidents may very well be a different story, but the current system is clearly not ideal
My understanding is that most e-bike riders are not registered. What are your thoughts on the best way to approach this?
July 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My understanding is that most e-bike riders are not registered. What are your thoughts on the best way to approach this?
Here's how much space each mode is given:
- 75% for cars (7% of trips)
-55% driving
-20% parking
- 24% for sidewalks (59% of trips)
- 1% for bike lanes (2% of trips)
- 0.02% for bus lanes (7% of trips)
- 75% for cars (7% of trips)
-55% driving
-20% parking
- 24% for sidewalks (59% of trips)
- 1% for bike lanes (2% of trips)
- 0.02% for bus lanes (7% of trips)
May 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Here's how much space each mode is given:
- 75% for cars (7% of trips)
-55% driving
-20% parking
- 24% for sidewalks (59% of trips)
- 1% for bike lanes (2% of trips)
- 0.02% for bus lanes (7% of trips)
- 75% for cars (7% of trips)
-55% driving
-20% parking
- 24% for sidewalks (59% of trips)
- 1% for bike lanes (2% of trips)
- 0.02% for bus lanes (7% of trips)
Credit for the original idea from Donald Shoup (though he concluded a 10 story structure would be necessary)
May 9, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Credit for the original idea from Donald Shoup (though he concluded a 10 story structure would be necessary)