Q: FasTrak requires a $30 minimal transponder deposit and routinely refills this fund. What do they do with all of the curiosity this cash generates? Certainly these hundreds of thousands of dollars generate a considerable amount of revenue.
Daniel Martinez, San Leandro
A: The Bay Space Toll Authority (BATA) makes use of the cash to offset charges charged by banks for the bank card transactions used to replenish prospects’ pay as you go toll accounts. These charges run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. In consequence, the curiosity revenue from FasTrak totaled about $50,000 in 2022.
Q: When the pandemic began, I purchased an e-bike. It's, in most methods, an everyday bike with a battery pack and bigger again hub. I often don’t use the electrical help half, except I’m on a grade or biking right into a stiff headwind.
I’m 78 years previous and don’t go quick. I often bike on Bay Space trails and am now involved as a result of an article in your paper stated some cities are banning e-bikes. What are the foundations? If I flip off the electrical help and simply bike with the pedals, is it OK? Ought to I take the battery pack off? Can I get a senior dispensation?
Pete Antoniak
A: Guidelines for e-bikes depend upon jurisdiction, bicycle sort and consumer conduct.
Most pace on trails is 15 mph, no matter whether or not you’re using underneath human or electrical energy.
Based on the California Automobile Code, native authorities can allow using e-bikes. In San Jose, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Companies permits using Kind 1 and Kind 2 e-bikes.
It appears you're a cautious bicycle owner and certain don't have to be involved about utilizing your e-bike on trails in San Jose. Guidelines in different jurisdictions could differ.
Q: I used to be driving on 680 north final Friday in bumper-to-bumper site visitors. When site visitors began to choose up pace, I used to be shocked by a man on a really extensive Harley splitting lanes on our proper. He pulled in entrance of us and slowed. We almost bumped into him, regardless of our sluggish pace. A buddy joined him on our left, they picked up pace and continued to separate lanes forward.
Slowing down in entrance of a van is harmful for everybody. As a result of a member of the family rides, I'm aware of the necessity to be careful for motorcyclists who lane break up. It’s not potential, although, to focus solely on aspect mirrors to observe for them. Huge Harleys have to be significantly cautious lane splitting, attributable to their measurement.
Sue Kensill
A: Lane splitting could be very dangerous. As rains cease, extra motorcyclists could also be on the highway. Drivers and motorcyclists, each, be alert and drive safely.
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