Boston’s Northeastern University considers whether ebikes can become the next form of mass transportation
Boston’s Northeastern University considers whether ebikes can become the next form of mass transportation
news.northeastern.edu
E-bike use is booming. Can electric bikes become the next form of mass transportation?
This seems like a positive thing, but I sure wish I would see more casual ebike riders wearing helmets...
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.
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.
Sure but I don't walk at 30kph either.
99% of cycling head injuries are caused by cars. You helmet promoters can't see the forest for the trees.
Fewer ebikes on sidewalks would also be nice
Where I live in Canada, anyone riding on an ebike weather the "driver" or a passenger they must wear a helmet.
Many parts of Canada have all-ages requirement for helmets even for regular bikes. This is one main reason why Canada has atrocious mode-share for cycling.