cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/14246110
A study indicates that 11.2% of trips in the French capital are made on two wheels, compared to 4.3% in four-wheel vehicles
cross-posted from: https://feddit.nl/post/14246110
A study indicates that 11.2% of trips in the French capital are made on two wheels, compared to 4.3% in four-wheel vehicles
The cycling in my area has increased infinitely from 0 to 1. After fifteen years of not once seeing a bike commuter, I now see one almost every week. He usually has about 50 cars lined up behind him trying to get around, I had to pass him three times one day taking my daughter to school because he doesn’t stop at the lights.
He wars bright yellow reflective gear but I still fear for his life, a number of roads around here have bikes painted white on the shoulder in memory of someone who died. Maybe if he keeps slowing down cops and government types we will get bike lanes someday. I can dream anyway.
Thanks for sharing your story. I guess I should be thankful once again to live in a bike friendly area. (btw, you have a small typo in it. I don’t mind, but maybe you or others do)
Yeah if I could have done a ninja edit I would have corrected it but i don’t like to show “edited” on my comments.
I’m pretty sure that Lemmy marks something as edited even if you do it right away. I often don’t notice a dumb autocorrect until I post, so I’ve just embraced the fact that all of my posts/comments are edited, and I proudly wear that badge.
I just accept that 70% of my comments are gonna say “edited” now.
E-bikes have really made a difference in my city, it used to be only the occasional pleasure biker on a weekend, now I see at least a few a day.
From personal experience, not having to murder my thighs and calves every time I want to go up a slight incline is a huge bonus.