There's a serious issue here in NYC with e-bikes being ridden dangerously and illegally - both delivery bikes and Citibikes. I'm constantly in the position of defending bikes and e-bikes, but the issue needs to be addressed lest support for cycling diminish. A strong group of people is pushing for restrictions, licensing and/or insurance. NYC police have actually started filing criminal charges (not mere summonses) for minor cycling violations.
I've been pushing for an awareness campaign (signage, outreach to delivery cyclists), along with legalizing stop-as-yield, but it's a tough argument to make. So I'm looking for others' suggestions.
For those of us who cycle slowly, to be visible to drivers and those who may not understand what a meter means, get a pool noodle and circle it with battery powered angel lights. If you want to make the noodle a bit more rigid, insert a dowel and duct tape the ends. The whole contraption should be mounted behind your seat with bungee cords so it is perpendicular to the wheels. When you turn on the lights at night, you are far more visible to drivers since they see the horizontal line as opposed to a single red light that may be well below their sight line. I use this in the day to give drivers a hard reminder to stay one meter away from me. Yes it may be dorky...But I am old enough to know that dorkiness can keep one safer than being cool. It also reminds cycling planners that there are cyclists of all ages and abilities who rely on cycling as a primary form of transportation at all hours of the day and night.
There's a serious issue here in NYC with e-bikes being ridden dangerously and illegally - both delivery bikes and Citibikes. I'm constantly in the position of defending bikes and e-bikes, but the issue needs to be addressed lest support for cycling diminish. A strong group of people is pushing for restrictions, licensing and/or insurance. NYC police have actually started filing criminal charges (not mere summonses) for minor cycling violations.
I've been pushing for an awareness campaign (signage, outreach to delivery cyclists), along with legalizing stop-as-yield, but it's a tough argument to make. So I'm looking for others' suggestions.
For those of us who cycle slowly, to be visible to drivers and those who may not understand what a meter means, get a pool noodle and circle it with battery powered angel lights. If you want to make the noodle a bit more rigid, insert a dowel and duct tape the ends. The whole contraption should be mounted behind your seat with bungee cords so it is perpendicular to the wheels. When you turn on the lights at night, you are far more visible to drivers since they see the horizontal line as opposed to a single red light that may be well below their sight line. I use this in the day to give drivers a hard reminder to stay one meter away from me. Yes it may be dorky...But I am old enough to know that dorkiness can keep one safer than being cool. It also reminds cycling planners that there are cyclists of all ages and abilities who rely on cycling as a primary form of transportation at all hours of the day and night.
Not for Everyone.
But maybe for you and your sustainable, regenerative capitalism and responsible economy loving patrons?
Hello Lloyd,
I hope this finds you in a rare pocket of stillness.
We hold deep respect for what you've built here—and for how.
We’ve just opened the door to something we’ve been quietly handcrafting for years.
Not for mass markets. Not for scale. But for memory and reflection.
Not designed to perform. Designed to endure.
It’s called The Silent Treasury.
A sanctuary where truth, judgment, and consciousness are kept like firewood—dry, sacred, and meant for long winters.
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The 3 inaugural pieces speak to quiet truths we've long engaged with:
1. Why many modern investment ecosystems (PE, VC, Hedge, ALT, spac, rollups) fracture before they root
2. Why Judgment, ‘Signal’, and Trust Migrate Toward Niche Information Sanctuaries
3. The Hidden Costs of Clarity Culture — for long term, irreversible decisions
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If this speaks to something you've always felt but rarely seen expressed,
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https://helloin.substack.com/p/built-to-be-left?r=5i8pez
Warmly,
The Silent Treasury