Rental Bikes and Scooters, a Blind Man's Unintended Obstacle

I enjoy my freedom to travel independently when my wife Jennifer isn’t available to accompany me. I’m grateful for the superb Orientation and Mobility instruction I received as a young man which prevents accidents most of the time. My skills are decent, and I never forget what I learned, and who taught me. Occasionally there are unexpected obstacles which I have learned how to maneuver around in most cases. But sometimes people accidently forget to consider those like me who are blind and traveling solo. Sometimes I’m zipping along quickly, as I’m comfortable in certain areas, and find a surprise which can trip me up if I’m not completely alert. My news friends on various TV stations usually think of me when they see an occasion where I can enlighten people about things like this. Here is one of those recent examples: