Electric scooters are again in Miami, however not with out some modifications.
The metropolis of Miami had suspended electrical scooters earlier in November, however commissioners voted 3-1 Monday to reinstate the outdated scooter program.
“A week ago, the will of this body 4-to-1 was to eliminate the program altogether, now we’re talking about how to make it better,” (*6*) Ken Russell stated. “Is it worth keeping if we can eliminate some of those quality of life issues and improve usage in a safe way?”
(*6*) mentioned a number of security measures with the reinstated program, such because the variety of scooters permitted at one time, requiring the usage of helmets, and what number of fines could be issued for these violating the brand new guidelines.
“We’re not 100% happy with it. We understand that micro-mobility is something that’s coming so we have to accept it but the main issue for downtown is the amount of scooters and the safety for the residents,” James Torres from the Downtown Neighborhood Association stated.
Both scooter firm homeowners and residents addressed the fee in assist and in opposition to the brand new and improved scooter program they’re now proposing.
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“People don’t wear seatbelts in vehicles in Miami, so what makes you think they’re going to wear a helmet on a scooter?” stated resident Desiree Desouza, who lives close to a scooter run.
The reinstated outdated scooter program ends on Jan. 5, however the brand new program is now within the works. The fee will reconvene on Dec. 9 to vote on the implementation of the security measures for the brand new and improved scooter program, after which once more on Jan. 13 for the ultimate vote.