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Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks agoAlmost half of people taken to hospital after e-scooter crashes end up in ICU, report finds
E-scooter-related traumatic brain injuries among children have surged, prompting consideration of mandatory helmets and calls for multi-agency safety measures and enforcement.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago'Worrying' rise in brain injuries linked to e-scooter use among children as parents urged not to buy them for under-16s
E-scooters are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury among children admitted to Temple Street, with many requiring intensive care and emergency neurosurgery.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months agoQ&A: Will The Bronx's New Council Member Take On Car Culture? - Streetsblog New York City
Shirley Aldebol defeated the Bronx's only Republican City Council member and supports e-scooters, protected bike lanes, outdoor dining, and improved bus and transit access.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months agoEmergency motion submitted to Dublin City Council for regulation of high-speed e-scooters and scramblers
Call to classify high-powered e-scooters and Surron-type e-scramblers as motor vehicles requiring licensing, registration, insurance, enforcement, and prohibitions after a child’s serious injury.
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