As cities are being choked by automobile traffic alternative transportation is the way to go. Infrastructure for bicycling and walking are being implemented in many cities, but what about scooters? Scooters are appearing to be the next wave of a viable, inexpensive way to get around, and Bird is working on it.

Jason Plautz August 3, 2018

Bird establishing fund for protected bike lanes

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Electric scooter-share company Bird is setting aside a portion of its revenue for a new fund to create protected bike lanes and repair and repaint existing ones in cities where the company operates.
The company is also establishing a Global Safety Advisory Board to work on policies and education to make electric scooter use safer. The board will be led by former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) chief David Strickland.
“Bird is bringing the future of transportation to cities all over the world — a future that doesn’t rely exclusively on cars and is less damaging to our environment,” said Strickland in a statement. “As this valuable work progresses, we also want to make sure that it is a safe future as well.

Scooter Company Funds Bike Lanes

Bird establishing fund for protected bike lanes

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