In Episode 122 of Speaking Municipally, co-hosts Troy Pavlek and Mack Male focus on transit safety and upcoming changes to the bus network.
They also discuss potential new rules for e-scooters aimed at keeping them off the sidewalks. A recent City of Edmonton survey found that riding on sidewalks is one of the main complaints people have with e-scooters. Nearly 95% of respondents said they've seen e-scooters on sidewalks.
The executive directors of the Downtown Business Association and Old Strathcona Business Association have called for changes, including reduced speed or no-ride zones. That didn't sit well with Pavlek and Male.
"Why are we complaining about more people getting to their destination?" wondered Pavlek.