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Polis: A Show About CitiesA Show About Cities Author: Subject Radio
Hosted by Benjamin Ulrey and Jon Roberts, Polis is a fortnightly discussion examining the impact of our urban environment on everything from politics and economics to our diets and health. Come join our conversation as we think through what we want from the cities we live in and the part they play in shaping each of us. Language: en-us Genres: News, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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011: E-Scooters And Bike Sharing: Future Of Transit or Public Nuisance?
Episode 11
Monday, 5 November, 2018
Ben and Jon talk about the recent phenomena of bike sharing programs and E-scooters. These new modes of transport have taken the cities of the world by storm causing all sorts of unexpected outcomes. Our hosts get into their personal experiences with these systems the potential revolution in transport that they presage as well as the serious concerns they have with the direction of this progress.Mentioned in the Episode:Irish Dockless Bikes - Bleeper BikesFirst Dockless Bikes in China - OFO and Mo BikeAmerican Dockless Bikes - Lime BikeParis Velib ProgramMajor Scooter Company - Bird E-ScootersBiggest Docked Bike Firm in North America - Motivate Bikes
