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03-28-2018, 10:18 AM
#271

Originally Posted by
ginacico
So now we have three dockless scooter operations in DC. Waybots, LimeBike, and now
Bird.
I'm curious about these, because I have NO interest in them, and response from most folks I know is similar, but it feels like they're capturing a group of people that aren't interested in biking, or really, walking. The perception seems to be that it's more approachable/more fun/easier to use/easier to wear professional attire than a bike. A woman in my office said seeing them filled her with delight. While I'm not into scooters, I am into people being delighted by their transportation options. I have similar thoughts on the e-boost skateboard/e-unicycle/mixed rideable communities that I'm starting to see.
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03-28-2018, 10:19 AM
#272

Originally Posted by
Steve O
Of course, we've gotten used to these kinds of things related to automobiles.

WAMU just had a great article about the Anacostia River which discussed the number of tires that were pulled out of the river when the first clean up efforts began. Tires in the river continue to be a problem in addition to tons of plastic trash.
Article is here: https://wamu.atavist.com/anacostia-r...hapter-3561428
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03-28-2018, 11:53 AM
#273

Originally Posted by
wheels&wings
HS, no matter how messed up your messedupedness is, in China, it's even more messed up.
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03-28-2018, 01:04 PM
#274

Originally Posted by
Erin Potter
it feels like they're capturing a group of people that aren't interested in biking

Originally Posted by
Erin Potter
The perception seems to be that it's more approachable/more fun/easier to use/easier to wear professional attire than a bike.

Originally Posted by
Erin Potter
I am into people being delighted by their transportation options.
Well stated! I am curious, also.
"Cyclists" tend to have one hammer, therefore everything looks like a nail. Plenty of voices assert that you can use a bike for everything, but the truth is most people won't. I think to make DC and the metro area much more easily navigable for the community at large, these e-assist skateboard/unicycle/scooter/bike options will fill gaps that trains, buses, and even bikeshares don't fill. It's hard to predict how people will use these gizmos because they haven't been widely available before. But in the grand social experiment figuring out how to get around with minimal fossil fuels and the least amount of hassle, I welcome new ideas and will pay attention to how it all plays out.
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03-28-2018, 02:03 PM
#275

Originally Posted by
huskerdont
messedupedness
MR. SCOTT: "Cap'n, the spellcheck systems are tryin' to shut us down!"
KIRK: "Go to manual override! NOW Scottie!"
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03-28-2018, 03:12 PM
#276

Originally Posted by
Erin Potter
I'm curious about these, because I have NO interest in them, and response from most folks I know is similar, but it feels like they're capturing a group of people that aren't interested in biking, or really, walking. The perception seems to be that it's more approachable/more fun/easier to use/easier to wear professional attire than a bike. A woman in my office said seeing them filled her with delight. While I'm not into scooters, I am into people being delighted by their transportation options. I have similar thoughts on the e-boost skateboard/e-unicycle/mixed rideable communities that I'm starting to see.
I always thought those who buy scooters/skateboards did so because they couldn't afford bikes, or because they are more long lasting than cheap bikes, so they have better value. I think the average person who never tried scooters/skateboards and the like is scared from falling while using them(and so am I). So I think they appeal to those who tried scooters/skateboards before.
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04-01-2018, 04:19 PM
#277
Aaron Landry posted a video of a ride on a Bird Scooter.
https://twitter.com/s4xton/status/98...713430529?s=21
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04-02-2018, 10:05 PM
#278
I have tried them all.

Originally Posted by
Judd
I have tried them all: https://twitter.com/i/moments/968212637023694850
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04-04-2018, 10:50 PM
#279
Here's an article with a bunch of photos of dockless vehicle graveyards here in the US.
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04-05-2018, 06:33 AM
#280
MoBike was recently purchased plus some interesting information about the backers of the Chinese dockless companies.
https://t.co/UYyCt08QTW
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