NightOwl@lemm.ee to Canada · 1 year agoShe was hit by an e-scooter despite Toronto's ban. The city needs to step up regulation, she sayswww.cbc.caexternal-linkmessage-square28fedilinkarrow-up139arrow-down18cross-posted to: toronto
arrow-up131arrow-down1external-linkShe was hit by an e-scooter despite Toronto's ban. The city needs to step up regulation, she sayswww.cbc.caNightOwl@lemm.ee to Canada · 1 year agomessage-square28fedilinkcross-posted to: toronto
minus-squareThe Postminimalist@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up26·1 year agoGenerally, people ride on sidewalks because the alternatives on the road are even more dangerous. I hope Olivia Chow really improves Toronto’s bike/mobility lane network with something more than just a painted gutter lane.
minus-squarePizzasDontWearCapes@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down2·1 year agoIn congested areas, bikes and scooters also use sidewalks to avoid traffic jams
minus-squareThe Postminimalist@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up9·1 year agoWhich is why they need their own bike lanes. And if these bike lanes are getting congested, then theyre doing their job and we need wider bike lanes.
Generally, people ride on sidewalks because the alternatives on the road are even more dangerous. I hope Olivia Chow really improves Toronto’s bike/mobility lane network with something more than just a painted gutter lane.
In congested areas, bikes and scooters also use sidewalks to avoid traffic jams
Which is why they need their own bike lanes. And if these bike lanes are getting congested, then theyre doing their job and we need wider bike lanes.