Opis
Hello and Good Afternoon
I am starting to get signatures to get these green scooters eliminated from the beautiful and diverse scenery that we call Centennial Lakes.
There are many reasons this has hit home for me. One, safety. While walking up to the curb by the fountains, there were 4 or 5 scooters laying scattered on their side. With as many elderly that walk in that area, someone is liable to get hurt. Secondly, they can move up to 15 miles per hour. I didn't appreciate two millennials flying by me and my children as we were walking. Third, they are a COMPLETE eye sore. All cities require trashcans be out of site from the street view, and this should be no different. They are ugly, some of them well worn and does a HUGE disservice to those enjoying the scenery.
Can I politely ask "Why?" What the need for these eye sores at THIS particular lake? I undertand the alternative transportation initative, but please. Around Centennial? ITs not that far around. I can see the need around the larger mpls lakes, so people can get to one side of the lake or another, but here at Centennial the 'lake' is so small - there is NO need for these cruising vehicles but to appease the young people that use them.
If anything, please remove them out of sight to a location where people can rent and leave them when they are finished. If I have another close episode where I did the other day, you will hear from me. There are MANY others that feel the same as I do.
Concerned,
DP
3 Skomentujs
City of Edina (Verified Official)
Nick Bauler - Traffic Safety Coordinator (Verified Official)
Doyle,
Thank you for your comments about the e-scooters at Centennial Lakes. The City has authorized Lime to implement their dockless scooters through the end of the year on a trial basis. In accordance with Minnesota State Statute, e-scooters can be operated wherever bicycles are permitted except for sidewalks. The City’s agreement also requires that devices are not parked in such a manner as to obstruct pedestrian traffic. Devices that are not compliant can be reported to Lime directly (1-888-546-3345).
With bike and scooter sharing services gaining popularity in neighboring communities, the City wanted to understand how such a service might function within Edina. At the end of the pilot, staff will be making a recommendation to Council regarding the future of micro-mobility in the City, which could mean a new ordinance, creating a licensing program, and/or restricting these devices from certain areas within Edina (such as Centennial Lakes). The feedback you’ve provided is exactly what we are looking for, and will help shape our future recommendations. If you would still like to submit a petition to City Council, you are more than welcome to do so.
If you have any further questions or comments about bike or scooter sharing, please feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks,
Andrew Scipioni – Transportation Planner
ascipioni@edinamn.gov
952-826-0440
Zamknięte Krystal Caron - Communications Coordinator (Zarejestrowany użytkownik)
Thank you for submitting this request. This issue has been forwarded to the appropriate staff person. If you continue to have concerns, please let us know at 952-927-8861. Thank you!
Krystal Caron
Communications Coordinator