Scooters
Streetsblog California
Are e-Scooters the Key to Getting Safe Bike Lanes?
For nearly a half century, car companies--and their money interests--have pretty much dictated the designs of our streets. So do e-Scooters represent, potentially, a billion dollar industry counterweight for the re-engineering of streets to prioritize safety, cyclists, and scooter-riders?
August 29, 2018
Is It Time to Redefine the Bike Lane?
In a matter of months, electric scooter companies have set up fleets in dozens of American cities. Where do these vehicles belong on our streets?
August 23, 2018
L.A. To Enforce E-Scooter Moratorium Outside Of Approved Pilot Areas
Next week, LADOT will be sending cease-and-desist orders to e-scooter and dockless bike -hare operators.
August 22, 2018
Scooters Aren’t a Public Safety Hazard. Dangerous Streets Designed Only for Cars Are.
If Cleveland had provided dedicated lanes for people riding bikes and scooters, Jenasia Summers would probably still be alive.
August 20, 2018
Santa Monica to Mobility Companies: Don’t Innovate Here
Santa Monica is uniquely suited to mobility innovation, but the city won't learn from new mobility launches
August 16, 2018
L.A. City Public Works Committee Approves Proposed Regulations for E-Scooters, Bike-Share
Rules for shared e-scooters, e-bikes, dockless bike-share next go to the full city council
August 16, 2018
The Real E-Scooters Story Is Much More Boring Than Media Coverage Suggests
It doesn't make for exciting newsprint. But people like scooters and they aren't causing any big problems.
August 16, 2018
Fixed Your Times E-Scooter Infestation Letter For You, Councilmember Koretz
Can anyone get Councilmember Koretz to focus on real pedestrian safety issues, instead of an imaginary e-scooter danger?
August 15, 2018
L.A. City Councilmember Koretz Proposes E-Scooter Ban
Koretz, long opposed to actual pedestrian safety measures, is justifying a proposed e-scooter ban to protect pedestrians.
August 3, 2018
Scooter Company Bird Offers to Pay Cities to Build Bike Lanes
Whatever you make of Bird's offer, there's certainly an opening here that cities shouldn't let go to waste.
August 2, 2018
