Scientific Study Shows How Much Traffic Increases When E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Banned

31 Oct 2022 | Abstracted from Electrek

"The study was made possible due to the [Atlanta's] sudden ban on shared micromobility devices at night...The study found that on average, travel times for car trips in Atlanta during evening hours increased between 9.9-10.7%...translated to an extra 2-5 minutes per evening trip.

"the impact on commute times would likely be higher in other cities across the country."

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