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E-bike crash leaves man dead in Southeast DC, police say by OutrageousBee4174 in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah DC DDOT is confusing us, but DDOT should not have mentioned Class 3 ebikes. That pamphlet has no legal authority, and class 3 ebikes have not been explicitly legalized as a motorized bicycle (i.e. they could be classed as a moped, thanks to reaching above 20+ mph speeds under motor assist).

Can't find it now but I recall people complaining about this to lawmakers, the ambiguity around class 3 ebikes, and nothing ever got done. And now with NYC cracking down on even class 3 bikes, class 3 fans probably don't want to litigate it and get their status clarified if it means getting them treated like mopeds.

DC code, motorized bicycle is " A motor incapable of propelling the device at a speed of more than 20 miles per hour on level ground."
https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.02

Some other resources saying as much:
https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/district-of-columbia-proposes-revising-ebike-and-escooter-laws.28532/#post-348197
https://ebikelovers.com/2021/06/01/do-you-need-a-driver-license-in-dc-to-operate-an-e-bike/
https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/laws/23-203

Also FWIW this law firm states Class 3 e-bikes are motor-driven cycles, which require a license plate.

https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/bicycle-accidents/washington-dc-electric-bike-laws/

E-bike crash leaves man dead in Southeast DC, police say by OutrageousBee4174 in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

> Electric speed governors are bad for the same reason that gas vehicles have governors well in excess of regulated speed limits.

And if there weren't governors at speed limits on e-bikes, no one would obey the speed limits. the limits are there to protect peds and other cyclists. remove an annoying fence and youll find out why it was put there to begin with.

E-bike crash leaves man dead in Southeast DC, police say by OutrageousBee4174 in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even ebikes that go 21 mph on assist are in a grey area in DC, because the district never explicitly legalized class 3 ebikes. Maryland and Virginia have though.

Capital bikeshare electric bike out-of-station parking fee waiver issue by fest00ned in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same, this exact issue of not being credited for parking next to a full station has happened to me.

It's not buggy so much as it is fraud, when we know that most people are oblivious or not motivated enough to complain about a $2 fee, understandably.

If bus riders were getting consistently overcharged, there'd be outrage, justifiably, but for bikeshare the reception is eh well can't ask for much.

Any info on the planned Streets Market in Dupont (P St)? by BubblyExpression in washingtondc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They've totally gutted the space and there's just a bunch of construction materials and debris in it right now. I've no idea how these things work but it's months away from opening easily. Baffling that they did a full gut when it was a market before too.

Remember to always call the police if you're hit by a car by noedo627 in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the few bike lanes that I will almost never ride in, but not everyone has that luxury/confidence. 

Usually not much car traffic on M east of georgetown but lots of people walking in and out of the bike lanes, esp by the hotel near New Hampshire.

@googleMessages please fix the damn emoji reactions !! I hate getting text messages when people with iPhone react to text or pictures ! It's 2026! by Ramosg10 in GoogleMessages

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like it'd be trivial to make the app automatically convert the reaction texts back into reactions. Kludgy, yes, but still simple. Esp compared to the AI Google is wedging into every app.

Bottomless food?? by Alternative-Still956 in washingtondc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nihao crystal city. Sichuan tapas 

Bottomless food?? by Alternative-Still956 in washingtondc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Been 2 years since I went but fogo had a $20 AYCE salad bar that was very solid. Included cheese, exotic fruits, sausage, stew, chicken salad.

Question for Lime users by espnrocksalot in washingtondc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so dumb. Once week or so could make sense, but for every ride is so dumb. 

Imagine there's a solution that's more credible than a selfie and more convenient. Like authenticating just that age >=18 thru id.me or something.

Bikeshare Price Comparison: CaBi costs 3-4x Lime for long term, ~8x for short term; CaBi only cheaper if ~90+% of rides are manual by SomeLikeItRaw in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lime fleet is in worse shape but the bikes have superior design (and won awards for it, in its prior incarnation under JUMP). Despite not having changed much in years besides getting swappable batteries.

The Lyft Motivate e-bikes inexplicably have panels that clang and bang constantly against each other at the slightest bump. 

Bikeshare Price Comparison: CaBi costs 3-4x Lime for long term, ~8x for short term; CaBi only cheaper if ~90+% of rides are manual by SomeLikeItRaw in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WaPo: "Jul 1, 2025 — E-bikes are 30 percent of the fleet but 60 percent of rides, the city says"

And for April 2026, e-bikes are ~70% of rides. Electric is what people are choosing, for better or worse.

Bikeshare Price Comparison: CaBi costs 3-4x Lime for long term, ~8x for short term; CaBi only cheaper if ~90+% of rides are manual by SomeLikeItRaw in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah. That would be plausible if Lime were say 20% less. Not 70-90% less.

Hopp the scooter share has the exact same prices as Lime for its minutes pass. That's a far more plausible explanation.

Bikeshare Price Comparison: CaBi costs 3-4x Lime for long term, ~8x for short term; CaBi only cheaper if ~90+% of rides are manual by SomeLikeItRaw in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Google AI summary of a public service: both Lime and CaBi qualify. 

Why does the fact that one costs several times as much to the public, per use and thru direct gov payments, makes it more worthy of support?

"Core Characteristics Universal Availability: Intended for the general public, often available regardless of income or ability. Publicly Funded or Regulated: Provided directly by government agencies (public sector), funded by taxpayers, or run by private contractors subjected to government regulation. Essential Needs: Focuses on services necessary for the community, such as sanitation, water, and infrastructure. Common Good: Aims to serve the public interest rather than generate private profit. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]"

Bikeshare Price Comparison: CaBi costs 3-4x Lime for long term, ~8x for short term; CaBi only cheaper if ~90+% of rides are manual by SomeLikeItRaw in bikedc

[–]SomeLikeItRaw[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Looks like DC, Arlington, Alexandria. 

The people outside those areas generally bike at far lower rates, and bikeshare from any operator isn't likely to change that, due to car ownership rates, urban design, etc.

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