Shared Micromobility Programs - (Reading > Viewpoints)

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1. The article primarily examines the 1....... 2. According to Marissa Chen, the fundamental challenge with e-scooters is that 2....... 3. Dr. Okafor would most likely disagree with the suggestion that 3....... 4. Sandra Mitropoulos implies that e-scooter accidents could be reduced by 4....... 5. Derek Fontaine's approach to e-scooter regulation can best be described as 5.......

The following is a comment by a reader. Complete the comment by choosing the best option to fill in each blank.

This article effectively captures the 6...... that municipalities encounter when managing e-scooter programs. I find Dr. Okafor's environmental argument particularly compelling—his data on trip substitution 7....... However, Mitropoulos raises legitimate concerns about the 8...... stemming from insufficient rider preparation. What troubles me most is Fontaine's acknowledgment that regulators are essentially 9...... rather than establishing frameworks proactively. Cities should have anticipated these complications before granting operating permits. Nevertheless, as Okafor emphasizes, the appropriate response involves 10...... rather than outright prohibition. Perhaps other Canadian municipalities can extract valuable lessons from these early adopters.