The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blaming I’ve seen from the publication in some time, the NYT lays the onus on e-bikes instead of on the things killing their law abiding riders: cars.

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[–] 63 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago) (1 child)

When I’m driving, and a cyclist is “in my way”, I don’t blame the cyclist. I blame the shitty infrastructure. I’d love to ride a bike more often, but the roads and laws are just too hostile.

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  • [+] -45 points 3 years ago (4 children)

    So you don't live in NYC where cyclists ignore red lights, cross walks, stop signs, etc...and just expect you to jump out of their way.

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  • [–] 28 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    It's safer for bikes to ignore those, that's why some states that are smarter about it have legalized the Idaho stop

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  • [–] -3 points 3 years ago (2 children)

    Forgot that pedestrians don't matter and bikes should run red lights cause ignoring traffic laws isn't dangerous at all.

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Ignoring stupid car-centric traffic laws on a bicycle is safe and reasonable.

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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Not for pedestrians it isn't. Nor are ebikes driving on sidewalks or going as fast as they do in the bike lane.

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