E-bike Safety Tips

Beth Weinhouse’s advice for e-bikers (May) primarily focuses on the riders’ safety. It’s worth noting also that cyclists should signal audibly or ring a bell to warn pedestrians that they’re approaching from behind. A friend’s arm was broken when she was hit by a cyclist, and I recently almost collided with an electric scooter. It’s important to keep all parties safe when pedestrians and cyclists share walkways. —Helen Wilson Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania