Mar 10, 2009: Scootin'

xoxoxoBruce · 03-10-2009, 01:08 AM

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The new rechargeable Scooter system concept. The 'Link' scooter system is designed as a modular transport solution that can be retrofitted to existing Streetscape Smart Poles. It allows users to hire a small lightweight electronic scooter from a hub and ride to the desired destination and then return the scooter to another hub, where it is recharged. The use of existing light poles reduces the cost of the unit and provides strong anchors that carry both telecommunications and power to the hub. The device was designed to suit the Sydney 2030 plan to reduce cars in the CBD and make the city more pedestrian oriented. By Mr Anton Grimes, who is the student of University of New South Wales.

Somehow I can't see me using this, but I guess some people would if they weren't encumbered with children, packages, or in a bigger group than were scooters available for rent.

On a date for dinner... "Well there's only one left, Honey, I'll order drinks for us while I wait for you to catch up".

SPUCK · 03-10-2009, 04:44 AM

I can see scumbag verminous lawyers using it to great advantage.

stevecrm · 03-10-2009, 05:12 AM

I wonder what the weight limit is for the scooters?

I think I might need two or three to carry me

Sundae · 03-10-2009, 06:13 AM

We had a couple three scooters at work, which people would borrow to go up to the local shops. It halved the journey time - useful if you had a lot on and only wanted a sandwich - of course the alternative was to wait for me to go, and then make outrageous requests which took up most of my lunch break!

The weight limit on those was 100kg I think. Nearly 16 stone for Brits, 220lbs for Merkins. Note chap in picture looks pretty lithe. Why is he using a scooter? He can run!

Love the idea. Sadly, wouldn't work here.
1) We're too fat
2) We're too destructive
3) They would probably get blown up now the IRA are active again

glatt · 03-10-2009, 07:55 AM

It's an interesting concept. I wonder if they have multiple poles around town, if you can return the scooter to another pole with an available slot. And if you are able to do that, does that mean you might rent a scooter from one pole and then go to return it to that pole, but not be able to, because someone took the empty slot you created.

I haven't looked into it closely, but there are places in DC where you can rent bikes from stands, like luggage carts in an airport. I think it's a great idea. Zip cars too.

Trilby · 03-10-2009, 08:19 AM

scooters are White and Nerdy.

Sundae · 03-10-2009, 08:24 AM

I am White and Nerdy.
But you love me, right?

Trilby · 03-10-2009, 08:28 AM

absolutely and without reserve, you White and Nerdy thing, you.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-10-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It's an interesting concept. I wonder if they have multiple poles around town, if you can return the scooter to another pole with an available slot. And if you are able to do that, does that mean you might rent a scooter from one pole and then go to return it to that pole, but not be able to, because someone took the empty slot you created.

I think that's the plan.

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It allows users to hire a small lightweight electronic scooter from a hub and ride to the desired destination and then return the scooter to another hub, where it is recharged.

monster · 03-10-2009, 09:16 AM

I like it

I wonder if a group going out together could form a big chain of them?

Juniper · 03-10-2009, 09:44 AM

CUTE! I love scooters. I want a segway so bad!

sweetwater · 03-10-2009, 10:37 AM

Do scooters come in trike form for the balance-impaired? No wait - Big Wheels! I'd rent a Big Wheel! Rental scooters would not work on frequently cracked, uneven, and missing sidewalk areas, but I like the idea. Juniper, I was just in San Antonio, TX, and there is a walking tour that doesn't walk. They use Segways.

Sundae · 03-10-2009, 10:42 AM

What's a Segway?
Is it like a segue, just pronounced wrong?

Leokins · 03-10-2009, 10:45 AM

A segway:

I can see theft being a potential problem, with hackers making their own charging devices and disabling any anti-theft/tracking measures.

Sidenote: It's really disheartening to see the peace-process in Ireland being all stirred up because of some extremists. </3
I hope and pray that things settle down quickly and painlessly.

Sundae · 03-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Oh! I see and I like!

Leokins, the sitch in NI has been really upsetting me. Don't know if you read any of my posts. But it's good to hear positive statements from around the world - cheers.

03-10-2009, 06:13 AM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	We had a couple three scooters at work, which people would borrow to go up to the local shops. It halved the journey time - useful if you had a lot on and only wanted a sandwich - of course the alternative was to wait for me to go, and then make outrageous requests which took up most of my lunch break! The weight limit on those was 100kg I think. Nearly 16 stone for Brits, 220lbs for Merkins. Note chap in picture looks pretty lithe. Why is he using a scooter? He can run! Love the idea. Sadly, wouldn't work here. 1) We're too fat 2) We're too destructive 3) They would probably get blown up now the IRA are active again __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

03-10-2009, 08:19 AM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	scooters are White and Nerdy. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-10-2009, 08:24 AM	#7
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I am White and Nerdy. But you love me, right? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

03-10-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	absolutely and without reserve, you White and Nerdy thing, you. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I like it I wonder if a group going out together could form a big chain of them? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-10-2009, 04:44 AM	#2
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	I can see scumbag verminous lawyers using it to great advantage.

03-10-2009, 05:12 AM	#3
stevecrm Just moved in Join Date: May 2008 Location: worksop, England Posts: 42	I wonder what the weight limit is for the scooters? I think I might need two or three to carry me

03-10-2009, 07:55 AM	#5
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's an interesting concept. I wonder if they have multiple poles around town, if you can return the scooter to another pole with an available slot. And if you are able to do that, does that mean you might rent a scooter from one pole and then go to return it to that pole, but not be able to, because someone took the empty slot you created. I haven't looked into it closely, but there are places in DC where you can rent bikes from stands, like luggage carts in an airport. I think it's a great idea. Zip cars too.

03-10-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	CUTE! I love scooters. I want a segway so bad!

03-10-2009, 10:37 AM	#12
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Do scooters come in trike form for the balance-impaired? No wait - Big Wheels! I'd rent a Big Wheel! Rental scooters would not work on frequently cracked, uneven, and missing sidewalk areas, but I like the idea. Juniper, I was just in San Antonio, TX, and there is a walking tour that doesn't walk. They use Segways. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

03-10-2009, 10:42 AM	#13
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	What's a Segway? Is it like a segue, just pronounced wrong? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

03-10-2009, 10:45 AM	#14
Leokins Civil Civilian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 34	A segway: I can see theft being a potential problem, with hackers making their own charging devices and disabling any anti-theft/tracking measures. Sidenote: It's really disheartening to see the peace-process in Ireland being all stirred up because of some extremists. </3 I hope and pray that things settle down quickly and painlessly.

03-10-2009, 10:53 AM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh! I see and I like! Leokins, the sitch in NI has been really upsetting me. Don't know if you read any of my posts. But it's good to hear positive statements from around the world - cheers. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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