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Personal experiences and commitment to addressing safety concerns

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Council Member Brooks-Powers shares personal experiences with e-bike safety issues and emphasizes the council's commitment to addressing these concerns.

She recounts a personal incident of almost being run over by a moped
Brooks-Powers acknowledges the high volume of complaints received about this issue
The council member asserts that inaction is not an option and commits to continuing the conversation

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

4:48:11

So understand, like I said earlier and I'm serious, I've walked out of my office door and I may not be a senior but I've almost been run over by a moped too.

4:48:20

So it's and it's it's it's not something that we don't see and that I don't hear.

4:48:26

Also being the chair of transportation infrastructure people, call, text, email, inbox, everything, and I see that too.

4:48:33

So we do know inaction is not an option.

4:48:37

So this is the start of the conversation, and I look forward to continuing it.

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