Over the past decade and half, we have witnessed, factually and empirically, the precipitous presence of e-bikes, moped, scooters, and other 2-wheeled battery fueled devices on New York City streets. Seniors and other vulnerable pedestrians are confronted with an ever present danger posed by these speed limit breaking, traffic light and stop-sign abusing, and one-way street ignoring vehicles.
When I stepped from the sidewalk into the street, an electric bike, traveling southbound against traffic at high speed, smashed into me.
I crumpled to the asphalt, saw what appeared to be a delivery biker for a few seconds before he sped off, hit-and-run style, and peered at my right leg which was clearly and grotesquely broken.
The number of people who have been killed by electric assisted two wheel vehicles is staggeringly high and dozens more are left with debilitating injuries.
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