[Matticus_Rex]

Where would you reasonably commute from where cycling or public transport wouldn't be good options? I'm moving to Amsterdam (probably Amsterdam-Zuid) next year, and unless I go waaaay outside the city, I can get to the center from almost anywhere in less than 25 minutes. I never use public transport in the US, but when I'm in Amsterdam I take it everywhere. Once I'm more comfortable with biking there, that will be even faster (though for the moment it's a bit nerve-wracking).

Electric scooters are around, though. There are a ton of mopeds at the moment, but I share your suspicion that they'll eventually be banned (and I don't totally hate the idea -- Amsterdam would be incredibly quiet without them).

[m000]

Mopeds have already been banned from bicycle paths [1]. Reportedly scooter-related accidents went down from 53 in 2018 to 10 in 2019 [2]. Finally, for e-scooters the situation is more complicated/fluid [3]. Only approved models are allowed and you will probably need to have insurance. E-bicyles are probably the best option if you need to commute medium distances.

[1] https://newmobility.news/2019/04/08/mopeds-in-amsterdam-no-l...

[2] https://nltimes.nl/2019/09/16/amsterdam-use-cameras-enforce-...

[3] https://www.vraaghetdepolitie.nl/verkeer/overig-verkeer/mag-...

[Matticus_Rex]

Ah, so they're just illegally using the bicycle paths. Interesting.

[mcv]

It's a confusing situation. They have only recently been banned from some bicycle paths, but not all. So you need to pay attention.