
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios
Officials in Lakewood announced this week that they will no longer offer e-scooters for rental, after receiving feedback from residents.
Flashback: Lakewood launched a pilot in 2022 with 90 devices spread across 12 city locations.
The latest: In a community survey this year, many residents said the mobility devices cluttered the sidewalks and made Lakewood less pedestrian-friendly.
What they're saying: Lakewood councilman Tristan Rader, who was not part of the decision-making process, told Axios he felt Lakewood should have kept them to accommodate "last-mile transportation" needs.
- Yes, but: "What these companies charge per ride is not cool, and there aren't enough safeguards for kids," he said.
The bottom line: "Scooters are a gap measure for a larger problem," Rader said. "We need to be investing in public transit."
What's next: Scooters and e-bikes may return with additional planning, but right now Lakewood is conducting a feasibility study for a bus circulator to address transport needs.

Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Cleveland.
More Cleveland stories
No stories could be found

Get a free daily digest of the most important news in your backyard with Axios Cleveland.