Bikes and Scooters Grow in Cedar Rapids Trail Use
In Cedar Rapids riders increasingly use bikes and scooters on the trail system for fun and quick hops between neighborhoods. City officials note VeeRide’s single vendor setup limits fleet size and gives control, with a 2020 ridership boost as outdoor activity demand rose. A pilot adds 100 Cosmo sit-down scooters, usable in bike and travel lanes, with park-and-end-ride steps guided by the VeoRide app.
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VeoRide App Free on Platforms for Scooter Rides
The VeoRide app allows users to pay for rides via their platform. Fares include E bikes at 1 dollar unlock plus 0.20 per minute, Traditional scooters at 1 dollar unlock plus 0.29 per minute, and new sit down scooters at 1 dollar unlock plus 0.33 per minute.
City bikeshare reminders on parked scooters and sidewalk rules
City officials remind scooter riders to park in green bike racks or designated sidewalk areas. Bicycles scooters and skateboards must be walked on sidewalks. riding is allowed in bike lanes and travel lanes. Contact VeoRide at 855 836 2256 or hello veoride com for concerns and visit cityoscr com bikeshare for safety tips.
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Meat politics surges as GOP frames meat as climate fight
Conservative signals tie beef to climate policy. Governors Reynolds Polis and Ernst blast a “war on meat” while a Daily Mail debunk spurred claims of Biden rationing red meat. The piece notes livestocks’ 10 percent share of emissions and rising meat-replacement trends amid political contention.
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Iowa City schools host first student vaccine clinics
The Iowa City Community School District held its first student vaccine clinic at City, Liberty, Tate and West high schools with Johnson County Public Health. Vaccines require parent consent and aim to provide a second dose before year end. Pfizer fronts youth use with FDA action anticipated for ages 12 to 15. Moderna trials continue.
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