Leaders in Los Angeles are considering ramping up the potential penalties for rentable e-scooters and bikes. The hope of these new fines is to deter users from riding and parking their devices in hazardous areas. Members of the LA City Read more
Stand-up electric scooters continue to increase in popularity across the United States, but the number of riders being treated for injuries from accidents on them is also rising. Others have ended up being admitted for hospital stays, while at least Read more
The city of Santa Monica is known internationally as the original home of the e-scooter industry. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that a new Santa Monica-based company could potentially revolutionize e-scooter safety standards. Named Sweep, this relatively new Read more
The California Department of Motor Vehicles recently granted Argo AI permission to test self-driving cars in the Golden State. According to this initial agreement, Argo AI is only allowed to test one self-driving car in the Bay Area. Leaders at Read more
According to the newly published Napa Countywide Bicycle Plan, the Californian county could soon add over 450 miles of bike-friendly routes that would connect the county’s cities and towns. Local authorities hope this proposal will increase bicyclist safety throughout the Read more
Dozens of San Diegans living with disabilities have recently filed a complaint against the city and three major e-scooter companies. According to this new lawsuit, the companies Lime, Bird, and Razor have been illegally allowing their e-scooters on public sidewalks. Read more
Environmentalists in Oakland say they’re extremely worried about a new trend: dumping e-scooters into Lake Merritt. If people don’t stop throwing e-scooters into the city’s eastern lagoon, then it could cause a serious disturbance in the area’s ecosystem. Crews first Read more
The e-transport manufacturer Inboard just released its new high-end e-scooter at a special pre-sale price. From now till December 31, 2018, Inboard’s “Glider” e-scooter will be available for the discounted rate of $999. Initial reports suggest there’s a strong interest Read more
Local leaders in Chico have completed revisions to the city’s bicyclist laws and urban development plans for future bike lanes. The major theme of Chico’s latest Bicycle Plan is to create a fully connected bikeway network throughout the city. To Read more
After receiving a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the California Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enforcement and Education Project began on October 1, 2018. It will run for one year. There are two major thrusts of this project. The Read more