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micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles, heelies, or an office chair: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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Can it really be legal for motorcycles to run red lights? The answer in some places is "Yes." Here's why, and a list of every state where this is the law.

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 10 points 2 days ago (8 children)

Washington recently(ish) made it legal for bicyclists to run stop signs. I am skeptical that this improves their safety.

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Only if nobody else is present. This is more for quiet city areas where you have a clear line of sight, and nobody is even around. If someone is at a stop sign, you legally have to stop too.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 4 points 1 day ago

It's yield, so yep, it's not a do whatever you like rule. That said, it's good for safety everywhere.

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