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STEAL THIS IDEA: States Should Imitate This Scottish E-Bike Program

Subsidizing e-bikes is a no-brainer in the best of times — and in a pandemic, it could be a life-saver.

July 8, 2020

Four Signs This Might Be Micromobility’s Big Moment

From soaring ridership to major expansion, there's new evidence that reports of the micromobility industry's early death to COVID-19 may have been greatly exaggerated.

June 16, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Coronavirus

Scrapped JUMP Bikes Raise Questions About Waste in the Micromobility Industry

Truckloads of JUMP e-bikes are being destroyed for scrap across the country — and it’s raising big questions about what the micromobility industry should do more to expand bike access after its products reach the end of their commercial lives. More keep rolling in and getting trashed.??? Probably THIRTY semi loads??? or more so far … […]

May 27, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bird

No, Bird and Lime Were Not ‘Forced’ to Pull Fleets — or Fire Staff — Because of COVID-19

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.

March 31, 2020

B-Cycle

Commentary: Is Denver Ready for The War on Cars?

Doug Gordon says if there is any sort of war on America’s streets, it’s being inflicted on other road users by cars and the people who drive them.

February 3, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Why Do Micromobility Companies Keep Losing Money?

Micromobility companies are struggling — but only because cities don't see them as providing a public service that deserves public investment.

January 14, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycle Infrastructure

The Real Reasons Scooter Injuries Are Exploding

News outlets are sounding the alarms about scooter injuries — but the real culprit is cars and cities that don't protect the most vulnerable road users.

January 9, 2020

Streetsblog USA |congestion

Hello, 2020, What Do You Have in Store?

This year, America will vote for a new president. We also have a chance to define what kind of country we want to be, depending on how we address these 11 vital transportation-related issues.

January 1, 2020

B-Cycle

BREAKING: Denver’s Bike Share Program Will Shut Down; City Will Shake up Scooter Program

Bombshell: Denver B-cycle will shut down on Jan. 30. The city will also shake up its scooter program in a radical reorganization, creating a months-long gap in service that could add more cars to the city’s already congested streets.