Is #ScooterShare pilot is finally going to happen? "We've been having these academic conversations about scooters for 18 months or longer, but it's time to test it out in the real world" said, noting safety and sidewalk access concerns.
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The future of bikeshare is also tied up in scootershare since , the only bikeshare company still operating in Seattle currently, hopes to operate both. #SEAbikes #bikeshare
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SDOT's Joel Miller said the agency's research suggests the Covid pandemic has increased scootershare demand, in part due to hesitancy to ride transit. #Scootershare
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About 25% of scooter trips replace car trips historically which indicates a reduction in carbon emissions, Miller said. The pilot would include a Seattle-specific impact analysis. #ScooterShare #ClimateAction
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SDOT is planning an annual fee of $150 per scooter which Miller said should make the program self-sustaining covering City overhead. #ScooterShare
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Beyond administration, fees should cover new parking corrals, Outdoors for All partnership, and equity and outreach program. #ScooterShare presentation here: seattle.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&
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. expressed support for #ScooterShare and noted building out the Bike Master Plan would help on safety/access goals. Motorists routinely speed on streets like Rainier Ave, MLK Way, etc and protected lanes would be a big help. #SEAbikes #VisionZero #SlowTheCars
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Pedersen voted no on both #ScooterShare ordinances, but they passed transportation committee 3-1, with Morales, Strauss, and backing them. They head to full council on September 8th. #SEAbikes
