Opis
Recently I've noticed a proliferation in the use of electrically powered skateboards and unicycles on the Burlington Greenway. Despite signs proclaiming "No Motorized Vehicles", I understand that electrically powered bicycles are permitted (by state statute), even if riders choose not to use the vestigial peddles. Which of these vehicles are allowed on the Greenway and what department is responsible for compliance and safety of pedestrians and other non-motorized users?
18 Skomentujs
Burlington, VT (Verified Official)
Potwierdzone Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
That Guy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
RSS (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
That Guy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
OldVtr (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
That Guy (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
RSS (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
OldVtr (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Two years ago in a metropolitan area which has an electric scooter rental program, I came very, very close to being hit by two (I presume) college-age males who swerved out of control screaming from fright from a side street and onto a pedestrian marketplace. Due to their high velocity and unpredictable course, I had no where to jump to safety. Of course, nerd that I am I did a quick estimate of speed and mass and counted my blessings. I was not helmeted. Unfortunately, there was no way to hold these operators to account--police didn't have the resources to pursue and there was no marking (registration tag, etc.) permitting a trace back to the renter to hold the irresponsible to account.
Perhaps our greenways could regulate with well-lit bollards and speed bumps to limit size, and to a certain extent, speed, while promoting some separation between vulnerable pedestrians. And maybe it is time to consider registration plates or electronic tracing by the phone apps necessary for their rental.
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Burlington Parks (Verified Official)
~Parks
OldVtr (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Lev (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Burlington, VT (Verified Official)