Agenda Packet 2-26-20 Work Session

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19 Appendix D: Open Comments – Categorized SUPPORT FOR PILOT BECAUSE… • Reduced reliance on cars • Can use for both recreation and commuter trips! • They are fun! • More freedom of movement, not bound by a bus schedule • Great last-mile option • Great option for people who don't feel comfortable on bikes • Will reduce fuel use and relieve congestion • Helps those with mobility problems get around more easily • Allow people to save money (gas, taxis) and create a booming community if used properly with correct safety measures. • Hope that scooters will push city closer to safer streets – separated infrastructure, slower car speeds, more traffic calming • Quick and inexpensive travel • People from all walks of life using them in Portland • Anything to get fewer folks driving • Cars are the MOST dangerous thing - both directly and indirectly (climate change) • Continues shift away from car-centric to human-centric streets • Lower carbon footprint • Great alternative to car when exploring cities • More equitable than car-ownership • Using scooters in other cities greatly improved ability to travel longer distances without impacting traffic • Privately owned scooters are already here! • Convenient when don't have car MAYBE DOUBLE-STANDARD • Could lessen fossil fuel use, but also unsafe • Higher set of expectations from status quo (read: cars) is impeding achieving Envision Eugene goals • Scooters have potential, but also have problems • Unfair to place such a higher bar for scooters than automobiles • Waiting till it successfully implemented elsewhere • Apply same standards to automobiles as are asking of scooters February 26, 2020, Work Session – Item 2