John Tinnell argues for improvement of the scooter situation in Denver

Published: Aug. 27, 2019

John Tinnell, Associate English Professor and Director of Digital Initiatives, has urged caution in allowing private companies to capitalize on public space. At a recent forum, he asked the city to publish more detailed information about each scooter company’s record. “We need to start pitting scooter companies against one another on our terms and conditions,” he said. “Who has the best safety record? Who has the least amount of improperly parked scooters?”

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