Are Rail Bikes Safe on Highway?
On Saturday morning, August 19th, just east of Hallock Drive on Highway 126 at the railroad crossing, a large truck was unable to stop in time when the safety gates came down, crashing through. Rail bikes can be seen to the right on the tracks, and fortunately were not in the path of the truck. Rail bikes are pedal-powered (electric-assisted) and seat two. This accident calls into question safety factors in allowing the rail bikes to cross the busy highway.
On Saturday morning, August 19th, just east of Hallock Drive on Highway 126 at the railroad crossing, a large truck was unable to stop in time when the safety gates came down, crashing through. Rail bikes can be seen to the right on the tracks, and fortunately were not in the path of the truck. Rail bikes are pedal-powered (electric-assisted) and seat two. This accident calls into question safety factors in allowing the rail bikes to cross the busy highway.