Walking and electric bikes in China

The main thing to watch for

Electric bicycles are extremely common in Chinese cities.

They can be quiet, quick and close to pedestrian space.

Before stepping across a bike lane:

look both ways.

Understand the street layout

A common arrangement is:

building → sidewalk → bike lane → road

The edge of the sidewalk is not necessarily the edge of motor traffic.

Turning vehicles

Stay aware of vehicles turning across pedestrian crossings, even when you have a walk signal.

Chongqing and hilly cities

In cities such as Chongqing (重庆), walking routes can involve steep slopes, stairs, elevators and pedestrian bridges.

A short map distance does not always mean an easy walk.