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"
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
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
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