About the Author
Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.
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Survey seeks thoughts on e-scooters, and how to regulate them
Thursday, June 6, 2024 by Chad Swiatecki
Got any strong feelings, good or bad, about e-scooters, e-bikes and other micromobility devices? If so, the city would like to hear about it. An online survey is open now to help staff, relevant boards and commissions and City Council learn the public’s thoughts about how to regulate and manage the devices that have become an ingrained part of the local transportation ecosystem. Rules implemented in May brought some changes to how scooters and similar devices are handled by the city, with a limit of 6,700 total scooters allowed to operate. Also in May, the Urban Transportation Commission asked City Council to further rework the regulations to be more in line with the goals and mission of the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. The survey is open until July 7.
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