Senate Bill 1167 has received the most favorable press, based on the understanding that the e-bike problem is actually an e-moto problem. The ruckus and ER visits are not caused by pedal-assist class 1 and 3 e-bikes, but by throttle devices that often fail to cut off at 20 mph, leading to safety concerns.
"We've always thought that it would be great if we could have a space where we could rest or get a coffee when we are working," said Gustavo Ajche, highlighting the long-standing need for a dedicated area for delivery workers.
Disgruntled travellers were quick to point out that half the time you "can't even hear what the conductor says" between busted speakers and crackling audio transmissions, while some expressed concern that "condition[ing] riders to ignore audio messages" could pose a safety risk when it comes to emergency announcements.
A vote six years in the making that would decimate the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system might soon be called off, potentially averting a major funding crisis for the agency - though advocates say there's more work to be done to make sure every DFW resident has the mass mobility options they deserve. Since the beginning of the decade, a handful of wealthy, sprawling suburban cities in the greater Dallas metro have been fighting