Morning Commute – 12/30

JUMP, the puddles

The Morning Commute is an occasional look at meetings or other #BikeSpecific discussions and stories happening in the District. It also looks at interesting bike ideas or concepts from other places across the globe that could possibly work here. Again, this isn’t journalism, just fun.

Today’s commute includes:

  • Why are cities more dangerous of bicyclists?
  • There’s a brand-spankin’ new DC bike calendar
  • Are you registered to ride in MontCo?

After years of declining deaths, why are cities more dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians? While more people are riding bikes and walking in our cities, what are the reason why injuries and deaths are now on the rise? Efficient Gov

NY Governor outlaws E-bikes and E-scooter rentals for reasons. Reported by the New York Times, Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoes legislation that would have allowed E-bikes and E-scooter rentals in the state of New York.

” The veto was a blow to several constituencies: scooter companies that operate in dozens of cities in the United States and abroad and see New York as a lucrative, untapped market; delivery workers who rely on an illegal form of transportation to earn a living; and those pressing for ways to ease congestion on New York City’s traffic-choked streets. “

One reason the governor cited as part of his veto was the omission of helmet requirements. New York Times

D.C. Bike Ride Calendar – what you didn’t know you needed. This @DCbikecalendar is comprehensive regional bike event calendar is a great tool to see were to bike and when. The calendar focuses on organized bike rides and regular weekly rides or meetups that occur in the DC region or are within a couple hours drive. DC Area Bike Ride Calendar

Discussions with the E-bike lobby and federal officials will come to an end due to potential transparency violations. Discussions with E-bike trade and lobbing organizations with regard to allowing electric bikes and scooters in national parks have ended. The National Parks Service had allowed E-bikes on trails within the national park system, specifically within Acadia National Park in Maine. While these types of bikes are currently allowed in national parks as part of a Trump administration executive order, it could mean the government may rescind this allowance. Mt. Desert Islander

Reporting traffic violations is now in your hands. Washington Post, WAMU

You may be breaking the law if your bicycle isn’t registered in Montgomery County. Bethesda Magazine

The District is the 3rd most rude U.S. city according to people who probably have never visited it. BS is a little confused by the article out of the Business Insider that suggests that the District is the third “Rudest” city in the nation. where about 19 percent of respondents felt that D.C. took the entire lane while biking and didn’t let a driver pass.

Well, no that isn’t it.

The article states that in October and November of this year BI conducted a survey of more than 2,000 American adults, asking them to choose the five rudest cities in the US from a list of the 50 biggest cities, and presumably their suburbs. They cite the following about the District:

“In 2018, members of the Trump administration were heckled in Washington various D.C.-area restaurants. Protesters yelled at former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, called White House adviser Stephen Miller a fascist, and former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was asked to leave a rural Virginia restaurant.”

Business Insider

First, I don’t see a problem. Second, the section on the District only provides examples of Trump administration staff. They neglected to include this and that.

That’s just poor reporting, Business Insider. POOR!

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