CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KPTV) – City leaders in Cannon Beach tried to ascertain what their metropolis could be like if electrical scooters had been allowed. They didn’t a lot look after the thought.
But some folks FOX 12 talked with didn’t suppose it’d be so dangerous.
“I think it’s pretty useful,” Hazel Albright mentioned. “It could be a fun thing to do if people are visiting or on vacation. I think it’s pretty fun to do.”
Siggi Bengston mentioned whereas there are lots of extra folks in city throughout the summer season, they aren’t there the opposite 9 months of the yr.
“It feels like it’s playing towards tourists,” Bengston mentioned. “While that’s not a bad thing it just feels unnecessary for something that’s only going to be temporary.”
Albright is one who would really like the scooters in city.
“I would probably invite my friends over to Cannon Beach and ride around town and all that,” she mentioned. “I think that would be pretty fun. Do some activities or just hanging out. Anything like that.”
But the sight of scooters isn’t going to occur. At least not now.
Cannon Beach metropolis council simply voted to ban rental of the e-scooters. It mentioned that call is being re-evaluated as a part of the town’s Transportation System Plan. That plan shall be voted on in the approaching months by the council.
Residents are additionally debating the concept.
Bengston mentioned she’s seen the scooters left behind on seashores in the San Diego space.
“They’re usually just left on the side of the road or literally picked apart to harvest their own electronics within it,” she mentioned. “It just seems like beach trash and we already have enough of that.”
Albright mentioned utilizing them the proper approach would nonetheless be vital.
“I think it’s ok for (the city) to have it, just be safe around and (have) rules maybe,” she mentioned. “Where not to ride it and where to. I think that could help a lot.”
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