Saturday, March 22, 2025

NYDN-Man mowed down by e-bike in Brooklyn

Chalk up another fatality for Transportation Alternatives in Brooklyn. 49 year old man fatality struck by 26 year old e-bike scofflaw. Credit Transportation Alternatives for thwarting enforcement for 25 years and having the unmitigated gall to continue to try and savage public safety by proposing laws that perpetuate a lawless bike/micro transport culture. Blame where blame is due-The food delivery companies that fuel the agents with methamphetimine like zeal and the registered lobbyist and 501-c3 zealots of Trans Alt and their affiiates. *****https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/03/22/e-bike-rider-kills-49-year-old-man-crossing-brooklyn-street/?lctg=748C342984FEA493348F24EC82&

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Eye witness head on collision E-bike & Citibike

8:15 AM Intersection of First Ave and 6th St. Resident of 6th Street on her way to work. An E-bike delivery agent was riding at a good speed THE WRONG WAY on First in the bike lane. A Citibike rider was heading uptown. The E rider crashed head on into the Citibike. The Citirider was thrown from the bike. Lay on the pavement. Glasses broken. Possible head injury. He-Hispanic man on way to work wore NO Helmet. Cops called. Came. EMS called Arrived. The E-biker was Black. Likely immigrant. His bike was held by the eyewitness. Did not try to flee. A number of people stayed to offer comfort and prevent the lawbreaker from fleeing. Why did the head on occur? Clearly the Delivery agent was going the wrong way. Was he looking at his phone? Why did he not see the approaching Citibike? The Citibiker had an ear bud. Was he in some way distracted and unable to warn or avoid the collision? This is an 80-20 case of irresponsible cycling. Clearly the perp was the E-bike delivery agent. The victim wore no helmet. Unwise.Ear bud could signal distraction. Unwise. He paid the price. What will the cops do? Will the victim be able to realize any justice or retributin? The system has been warped by the zealotry of the bike advocates. Lack of a responsible bike culture. NYPD been undermined by having had their opportunity for enforcement seriously compromised.The political establishment having been arm twisted has failed to protect the riders, pedestrians and motorists alike. Another day another accident in the big city.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Wired Magazine- A fluff job extolling congestion pricing to promote cycling

Author cites NYC a a virtue icon of transportation. The zealotry seems to be overlooked. Reaad it if you like. This is for exposure and balance.**** https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-city-congestion-pricing-urban-design-biketopia/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us