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lurktastic_ t1_jbk0kk6 wrote

Real bicycle infrastructure (not painted gutters or sharrows) in tandem with removing the e-scooter ban (& maybe bringing in a share system like lime).

The intended effect would be to reduce congestion by enabling trips that are just past walking range (e.g. 1-2 miles) to be completed without a car. Live in downtown and need to pop up to Ridgeway center? No more need to battle it out for a parking space. Train station? Don't have to park at the crumbling cash only parking lot. Any of the beaches? The list goes on.

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owenbreen t1_jbk4pby wrote

There’s a ban on electric scooterw? Can you tell me more?

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lurktastic_ t1_jbk5wlb wrote

Heres a SA article with some info: https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Stamford-banned-motorized-scooters-in-2005-Now-17258043.php

There is probably some more detail in city ordinance you can look up. It doesn't seem like this is strictly enforced but having the ban on the books eliminates a scooter share system from being implemented in the city. Having recently been to a city that has a similar density to Stamford I found them to be extremely convenient way to get around, albeit a bit expensive.

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