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Cal. Fixes Bill that Would’ve Ended Micromobility
AB 1268 would have made e-scooter-share and e-bike-share companies functionally uninsurable — until advocates successfully pressured California to amend the controversial bill.
August 26, 2020
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 25, 2020
Revel Adds Safety Quiz — And a Mandatory Helmet Selfie — But New York Must Wait for Reboot
August 18, 2020
Op-Ed: Now is the Time For Low-Cost Infrastructure Projects That Can Reorient Our Cities Away From Cars
"We’ve deferred to the automobile for so long, it can feel strange to reimagine streets that were not built for and around the car. But Coronavirus lockdowns gave us a glimpse at how quickly our cities can change when our priorities do."
August 14, 2020
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
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
A Black and White Issue: Lime Confronts the Scooter Racial Divide
The micromobility giant is taking action to fight the disparity — but there isn't much available research to help them explain.
July 24, 2020
Micromobility Shut Downs During Curfews
June 1, 2020
Free Bikes for Essential Workers During COVID-19
From fare-free moped share to full-on bike giveways, here are the companies and organizations that are stepping up to help Americans safely get to work.
April 15, 2020
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
