E-scooters: Urban blight or sweet new ride? Utah residents weigh in ahead of council vote

Cities across the U.S. have been working to navigate the advent of e-scooters since they made their domestic debut in Santa Monica, California, in late 2017. Utah became part of the e-scooter market when Bird scooters showed up — unannounced — on the streets of Salt Lake City just after the start of summer in 2018. Now, dozens of cities ...