The sidewalks are really dangerous where I am, where they are super uneven, have “artistic” curves, and trees that are overhanging really low so like will hit my body.

I go max 15 MPH on my escooter and if I hear a ding ding I jump onto the sidewalk and go a bit slower until you guys pass, since I’m slower and can dismount easier it only makes sense for me to make room. I figure as long as I make room it “shouldn’t” be a problem.

But just wondering if there are any bike riders that are just like shaking their fist at escooter riders.

EDIT: USA!

  • @[email protected]
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    31 year ago

    That’s an interesting thought but I’m not sure I agree. Should runners use bike lanes? I’d say it’s more to do with the danger each transport poses.

    A runner is very capable of avoiding people walking, and even if they were to collide the impact is minimal.

    A cyclist is much less capable of dodging a pedestrian, hence why they don’t belong on a pavement. Same would apply to scooters.

    Cars and large goods vehicles are a threat to cyclists due to the speed disparity.

    • @PieMePlenty
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      51 year ago

      I mean theoretically, if a runner goes as fast as a bike they wouldnt interfere with each other but I get your point. A bike hitting a runner is gonna be a bad time. Maybe maneuverability is more important than speed.

    • @njordomir
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      41 year ago

      Someone on a different thread explained to me that runners do this for visibility. Its still annoying though to be riding down a bike lane at 20-30 mph and all of a sudden someone is jogging the other direction. I have to remind myself that pedestrians are vulnerable road users and its actually the cars I should be ticked at, not the joggers who are just trying to avoid getting smooshed.

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      01 year ago

      Cars and large goods vehicles are a threat to cyclists due to the speed disparity.

      If you’re worried about getting hit, you’re not bright and flashing enough. I’ve never feared being hit by a car while wearing red and white strobes and a reflective vest.