Q: FasTrak requires a $30 minimal transponder deposit and mechanically refills this fund. What do they do with all of the curiosity this cash generates? Certainly these thousands and 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 thousands and thousands of {dollars} annually. 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 normally don’t use the electrical help half, until I’m on a grade or biking right into a stiff headwind.
I’m 78 years previous and don’t go quick. I normally bike on Bay Space trails and am now involved as a result of an article in your paper mentioned 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 kind and consumer habits.
Most pace on trails is 15 mph, no matter whether or not you’re using below human or electrical energy.
In accordance with the California Car Code, native authorities can allow the usage of e-bikes. In San Jose, the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Companies permits the usage of Kind 1 and Kind 2 e-bikes.
Apparently you’re a cautious bicycle owner and certain don’t must be involved about utilizing your e-bike on trails in San Jose. Guidelines in different jurisdictions might differ.
Q: I used to be driving on 680 north final Friday in bumper-to-bumper visitors. When visitors began to choose up pace, I used to be shocked by a man on a really vast Harley splitting lanes on our proper. He pulled in entrance of us and slowed. We practically bumped into him, regardless of our gradual 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 conscious about the necessity to be careful for motorcyclists who lane break up. It’s not attainable, although, to focus solely on aspect mirrors to look at for them. Extensive Harleys must be significantly cautious lane splitting, on account of their dimension.
Sue Kensill
A: Lane splitting might 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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Autor Gary Richards
