Consider the Humble Kick Scooter
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Why is there such a social stigma around such a practical transportation tool?
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Scooters
Opinion: Biden’s Over-Promising on Electric Cars is Holding Back Progress on Climate and Safety
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Instead of considering alternatives to expensive electric or hybrid cars, like e-scooters or e-bikes, the Biden administration remains focused on antiquated, car-centric approaches and policies that have plagued our communities and planet for over a century. Here's why that needs to change.
Calif. Insurance Committee to Consider Bill That Could Kill Bike-Share
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The California Senate Insurance Committee will consider a bill that would kill bike- and scooter-share systems in California.
Opinion: Banning Scooters is Not a Safety Strategy — It’s Broken Windows Policing
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St. Louis banned electric scooters following a wave of recent gun violence and traffic safety concerns. The only problem? There's no data that shows that scooters were involved in anyone getting hurt.
New Chicago Bikeshare Pricing Leaves Low-Income Riders Stranded
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Perversely, CDOT's and Lyft's community outreach plan was to explain to the public how the new pricing system works after members were already being charged the new e-bike fees.
Possible Chicago Public Restroom Pilot Could Help Improve Access to Public Space
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Advocates for more public restrooms for Chicagoans will be heartened by signs of movement to address the problem.