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What happened when Streetsblog Chicago accepted a protected bike lane skeptic’s challenge to count vehicles on Augusta Boulevard?
If less than 3% of vehicle operators on the corridor rode bikes or scooters, I would tweet that out. If 3% or more did, A.J. Manaseer would donate $1,000 to bike education programs.
September 10, 2024
Permanent scooter program passes in committee, goes on for full Council vote on Thursday
Today the Chicago City Council’s Transportation and Public Way Committee passed an ordinance permanently legalizing e-scooter share within the city. You can read yesterday's Streetsblog’s coverage of the ordinance to learn more background information.
October 13, 2021
3 vendors for scooter pilot, slated to start 8/12, don’t include Lyft or seated scooters
Today the city announced the three vendors for this summer's dockless electric scooter pilot: Bird, Lime, and Spin
July 30, 2020
Portland Transportation Bureau Retracts Tweet Calling Electric Scooters “Toys” for “Tech Bros”
The comment highlights the lack of legitimacy given to transportation modes that aren't cars.
July 27, 2018