E-scooters Archives - Streetsblog Denver

Can the MUTCD Catch Up with the New Mobility Revolution?

Sure, amending the MUTCD is long overdue. But it's also time to set strong standards that go beyond actual street signage and into the digital realm, advocates say.

May 16, 2021

Can the MUTCD Catch Up with the New Mobility Revolution?

Streetsblog USA |Autonomous cars

Why the New Mobility Revolution Leaves Seniors Behind

Elders are being left out of the new mobility revolution – and will be more so by the time autonomous vehicles come around, a new study argues.

February 28, 2021

Streetsblog USA |E-bikes

Talking Headways Podcast: Revel, Revel — Mopeds Make their Mark

"I think cars are the problem for sure, but we all have to do our part," says Revel's vice president.

February 11, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Bikeshare

The Law That Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California — and Set a Dangerous Precedent For Your State

Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.

August 24, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Bicycle Infrastructure

Op-Ed: It’s Time to Prioritize the Third Lane

"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."

August 14, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Coronavirus

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

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

August 5, 2020

Streetsblog USA |complete streets

Can Corporate Micromobility Companies Really Turn Its Riders Into Street Safety Advocates?

Will "Lime Action" succeed in the noble goal of supporting an advocate-set agenda for our mobility future? What is that agenda? Time will tell.

June 28, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Coronavirus

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 |Bike Sharing

POST-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure

It's not too late for cities to prevent a total carmageddon as their COVID-19 lockdowns ease — and they need to think beyond simple infrastructure to get it done.

May 20, 2020

Streetsblog USA |Coronavirus

Lime Just Became the Biggest Micromobility Company in the World

Let's unpack last week's Uber-Lime deal. It's not as weird as it sounds.

May 10, 2020