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In line with the trend in micro-mobility, electric bikes and scooters, and ridesharing, Oakland is the first city in the nation to offer scooters with seats designed to assist the elderly, disabled or those with limited balance. It’s basically a scooter with a seat, however, to Oakland leaders, it represents more than that. It gives…

On January 29, 2020, a section of Market street became off-limits to all private cars including rideshare vehicles like Uber and Lyft. The move has been in the planning for some time, and the city made official on Wednesday. The car-free zone extends from Tenth and Main Streets in the eastbound lanes and between Steuart…

Accessible scooters are becoming more popular for people who need a little help getting around. Modern technology is making them more comfortable, practical and go farther on a charge. According to Disabled World, around 2 million people use electric scooters or wheelchairs across the U.S., most of whom would not be able to get around…

SANTA CRUZ — A man bicycling on Highway 9 near Encinal Street suffered major injuries after being struck shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday by a passing Subaru Forester. The injured man, according to Santa Cruz Fire Department and Santa Cruz Police Department officials, was in stable condition after being transported to a Santa Clara County…

Californian bicyclists are getting pumped for the upcoming 2019 Pedalfest in Oakland. Sponsored by groups like Bike East Bay and Bay Area Bicycle Law, this summertime festival will host dozens of bike-related shows and events all with the goal of promoting safe cycling in the Bay Area. At Pedalfest, you’ll have the opportunity to work…

One of the key selling points for shareable electric scooters is that they are a more eco-friendly way of getting around compared with buses and cars. Recent research out of Indiana University (IU), however, suggests e-scooters might not be as eco-conscious as some companies claim. Scientists at IU examined numerous e-scooters around campus and compared…

Thanks to the success of their “preview” bike-sharing program, the cities of Sacramento, Davis, and West Sacramento are teaming up to create a massive electric bike sharing system. City leaders expect this e-bike sharing program to be ready by May 15th, 2018. All three Californian cities hope to have 300 e-bikes available to the public…