Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Scooters

A third lane project on Kent Avenue in New York City. Source: NYC DOT.

...and Bird Calls to Give the Parking Lane Back to People

By Travis VanderZanden | Aug 14, 2020 | No Comments

"By eliminating car parking and narrowing automobile lanes we can create the space necessary to accommodate lightweight, human sized micromobility vehicles such as electric scooters."

The foldable Unagi scooter. Photo: Unagi

Do E-Scooters Need A Long-Term Lease Option?

By Kea Wilson | Aug 5, 2020 | No Comments

A new start-up is betting on yes — but some advocates have questions about equity.

A Black and White Issue: Lime Confronts Its Racial Divide

By Kea Wilson | Jul 24, 2020 | No Comments

The micromobility giant is taking action to fight the disparity — but there isn't much available research to help them explain.

Micromobility Shut Downs During Curfews

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 1, 2020 | No Comments

Gov. Cuomo's 11 p.m.-to-5 a.m. curfew allows essential workers to drive their cars — but it doesn't allow them to rent a Citi Bike or Revel scooter, Streetsblog has learned.

Free Bikes for Essential Workers During COVID-19

By Kea Wilson | Apr 15, 2020 | No Comments

From fare-free moped share to full-on bike giveways, here are the companies and organizations that are stepping up to help Americans safely get to work.

Scooter Cos. Didn't Have To Pull Out When COVID Struck

By Kea Wilson | Mar 31, 2020 | No Comments

A lot of smaller micromobility companies kept their scooters and bikes on the streets. And a reminder: if micromobility is truly part of the sustainable future, it needs to be there always, not just when times are good.

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