PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Robert Acevedo, Member of the Public, on E-Scooter Safety and Accessibility Concerns
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Robert Acevedo, a wheelchair user, testified about safety and accessibility concerns related to e-scooters. He shared personal experiences of nearly being hit by an e-scooter and facing obstacles created by improperly parked scooters.
- Emphasized the need for e-scooters to have audible alerts for pedestrian safety, especially for the visually impaired
- Expressed frustration with e-scooter parking practices that block sidewalk access for wheelchair users
- Strongly advocated for licensing of e-scooters to improve accountability and safety
Robert Acevedo
2:07:55
Yes.
2:07:56
I I just wanted to mention that, this morning, I was almost hit by e scooter.
2:08:03
He was speeding, and he I didn't hear any I didn't hear any, ringer.
2:08:12
Also, let's see.
2:08:15
Right here.
2:08:17
I find it I find it frustrating that many put their e scooter in front, in front of me after using these e scooters.
2:08:26
So the, parking practices, leave a lot to be desired.
2:08:33
As a wheelchair user, I have a hard enough time getting around without dealing with these scooters left blocking me.
2:08:41
I remember, going to, an inaccessible cemetery, Saint Saint Raymond's, in the Bronx and getting, getting around these these, the these scooters that that are parked right in right in front of me.
2:09:00
Also, I'm shocked that, that many e scooters do not, have a ringer or some kind of a sound of, to alert some of the pedestrians who are visually impaired.
2:09:19
I I don't don't remember hearing too much about the visually impaired.
2:09:27
And, yeah.
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They could it's very unsafe.
2:09:32
And lastly, I agree that e scooters need to be, licensed.
2:09:39
And I'm I'm I'm shocked that they're still not licensed.
2:09:43
They should be.
2:09:45
Thanks a lot.
2:09:46
Thanks.
