I'm a year-round bike commuter in the upper Midwest. I also use my bike(s) for errands, recreation, etc., though I own a car for longer trips.
These days I'm seeing a growing number of e-bikes on paths that were designed as bike infrastructure but are multi-use. My view is that they'll be OK so long as the behavior of the riders doesn't get out of hand, which we'll find out when the accident statistics start to pile up in bigger cities. For now they're relatively few in number, and the riders tend to be quite courteous.
I'm supportive if it increases demand for bike infrastructure and awareness of bike safety.
These days I'm seeing a growing number of e-bikes on paths that were designed as bike infrastructure but are multi-use. My view is that they'll be OK so long as the behavior of the riders doesn't get out of hand, which we'll find out when the accident statistics start to pile up in bigger cities. For now they're relatively few in number, and the riders tend to be quite courteous.
I'm supportive if it increases demand for bike infrastructure and awareness of bike safety.