Micromobility
Scooters, e-unicycles, skateboards, one-wheels, roller-skates, even bike share and e-bikes are often put into the “micromobility” basket. When it comes to low-car streets and great cities, small-wheeled vehicles of all types are worth our attention.
When electric scooter and bicycle users collide
There are now 587 more electric scooters on Portland streets than this time last year. In the first 10 weeks of the current pilot program, the City of Portland says 16 of those scooters were involved in a collision. We can confirm that at least two of those collisions involved a bicycle rider. There was … Read more
Use e-scooters in Oregon? You should read this legal guide
Know before your go.
In bid for more accessibility, Portland OKs 725 electric scooters with seats
The City of Portland has granted a permit for a new type of electric vehicle: a scooter with a seat.
E-scooters to return next month with tougher regulations on riders and operators
Portland’s second attempt at integrating electric scooters into the mobility mix could get started as early as April 26th. And unlike the 2,000 scooters we had on the streets last year, the Portland Bureau of Transportation will start with 2,500 and estimates we could see as many as 9,000 if enough scooter companies play ball … Read more
Scooter company reps scolded by Oregon legislators over helmet law proposal
What was expected to be just another ho-hum hearing on one of thousands of bills working their way through Oregon’s 2019 legislative session, turned out to be anything but.
Opinion: Portland’s scooter success exposes stark double standard
Maybe it’s time to critically appraise the failed, 110-year experiment with cars.
Portland releases final report on e-scooters, plans to bring them back in spring
Trend of positive benefits continues.
Scooters back in the news: Bird in Salem and Portland as final report coming soon
They’re baaaaack. Sort of.
Comment of the Week: We need more public restrooms downtown