E-bikes are cleaner, and safer. So why aren’t we using them?This episode is presented by Delta. Delta doesn’t have a say in our editorial, but they make vide...
They’re both problems. If you watch the video you’ll see that most delivery vans aren’t even half full. They account for less than 3% of vehicles in cities but a third of bicycle deaths. Due to the fourth power law, heavier vehicles do the vast majority of road damage, which we all pay for.
I wouldn’t have expected this community to be pro delivery vans instead of cargo bikes. Europe is switching to ebikes because of good regulation and laws. We should also demand better in places like Canada and the US.
They’re both problems. If you watch the video you’ll see that most delivery vans aren’t even half full. They account for less than 3% of vehicles in cities but a third of bicycle deaths. Due to the fourth power law, heavier vehicles do the vast majority of road damage, which we all pay for.
I wouldn’t have expected this community to be pro delivery vans instead of cargo bikes. Europe is switching to ebikes because of good regulation and laws. We should also demand better in places like Canada and the US.
Sorry I didn’t get any sleep last night. Ignore me