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Bellevue’s New E-Scooters Spark Safety Debate | Seattle News
Bellevue’s new Lime-powered e-bike and e-scooter program has hit the streets with 500 electric vehicles, promising easier short trips—especially from transit hubs downtown—but it’s arriving amid rising safety concerns. Hospitals report a surge in injuries, including fatalities, as both shared and private devices grow more common. Lime insists its 15 mph limit and global safety track record keep riders safe, urging them to use bike lanes, slow down on sidewalks, and wear helmets. The app also enforces parking rules to avoid blocking walkways or entrances, as other Washington cities like…
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