My Experiences Test-Riding Scooters in Chicago
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Streetsblog reporter Lynda Lopez gives the new technology a spin and says smoother-riding devices, and more education and outreach are needed.
Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Scooters
It’s Been a Bad Week for Hit-and-Run Violence Against Bike and Scooter Riders
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There were way too many incidents in which perpetrators committed violence on vulnerable road users and fled the scene.
Indulge in a Little Scooter-Freude at the “Chicago Scooter Fails” Twitter Feed
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Yes, dockless electric scooters may wind up being good for Chicago. But we still have the right to laugh when they wind up in dumpsters and fountains.
Ready or Not, 10 Different Scooter Companies Hit the Streets Starting Saturday
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Will the scooters be an asset to Chicago's sustainable transportation network, or will they introduce a new set of dangers and annoyances to urban life? Only time will tell.
Geofencing Will Stop Scooters If Users Leave the Pilot Zone
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At last week's Mayor's Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting, city officials discussed other details of the upcoming scooter pilot.
How Will Scooters Function in Chicago? My Trip to Austin, Texas, Offered a Preview
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Scooters don't seem to be causing major sidewalk clutter or pedestrian safety issues in Austin, but use is largely focused in wealthier, centrally located neighborhoods.
Chicago Will Launch a Pilot With 2,500+ Scooters on June 15, With a Nighttime Curfew
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Love 'em or hate 'em, scooters will soon be a common sight on the West and Northwest Sides.
Lime Survey Tries to Sway Candidates’ Positions on Dockless Bikes, Scooters
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Lime hopes that politicians who are friendly to dockless bike and scooter technology will help them to deploy a large number fo their devices citywide.
Thoughts on Dockless Electric Scooters After Seeing Them in Action in Los Angeles
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The technology seems to be working out pretty well in LA. Could it be a good fit for Chicago?
New DePaul Study Looks at the Potential Benefits of Electric Dockless Scooter-Sharing
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The study, bankrolled by the scooter company Bird, found the technology would be useful for first- and last-mile trips, especially on the South Side.