Remove E scooters and E bikes from major roads Houston, Texas
The Issue
An 11-year-old from Katy, Texas recently lost his life in a tragic accident while riding his E scooter. This devastating incident highlights a pressing safety concern in our community: children using E scooters and E bikes on major roads and intersections without sufficient safety measures. It's an issue we can't ignore any longer.
E scooters and E bikes have become increasingly popular among children for their convenience and fun. However, their presence on busy roads and intersections poses significant risks, not just for them, but for all road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving E scooters and bikes have sharply risen, with over 50,000 injuries reported last year alone across the United States. Regrettably, children account for a significant portion of these incidents.
In Houston, surrounding communities and neighboring suburbs are where traffic congestion is only growing, we must prioritize the safety of our children. It's crucial that we take proactive steps to prevent further tragedies.
First, we propose the immediate enactment of local legislation to ban E scooter and E bike usage on major roads and intersections. Additionally, we advocate for the creation of dedicated education towards safe driving for children to understand and comprehend to its fullest the dangers and precautions of being in control of a motorized scooter or E bike. Also, safer paths that can be monitored in participating neighborhoods will greatly aid in these efforts.
To support these initiatives, let's urge the local government to allocate resources for infrastructure that promotes safety, such as dedicated bike lanes and well-maintained sidewalks, ensuring that children have safer spaces to ride, while consistently reinforcing that the streets are never safe to operate such equipment.
Please sign this petition to help us protect the young lives in our community. With your support, we can push for change that prioritizes safety and prevents such heart-wrenching losses from occurring again. Let's take action now before it's too late. One fatally is one too many!
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The Issue
An 11-year-old from Katy, Texas recently lost his life in a tragic accident while riding his E scooter. This devastating incident highlights a pressing safety concern in our community: children using E scooters and E bikes on major roads and intersections without sufficient safety measures. It's an issue we can't ignore any longer.
E scooters and E bikes have become increasingly popular among children for their convenience and fun. However, their presence on busy roads and intersections poses significant risks, not just for them, but for all road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving E scooters and bikes have sharply risen, with over 50,000 injuries reported last year alone across the United States. Regrettably, children account for a significant portion of these incidents.
In Houston, surrounding communities and neighboring suburbs are where traffic congestion is only growing, we must prioritize the safety of our children. It's crucial that we take proactive steps to prevent further tragedies.
First, we propose the immediate enactment of local legislation to ban E scooter and E bike usage on major roads and intersections. Additionally, we advocate for the creation of dedicated education towards safe driving for children to understand and comprehend to its fullest the dangers and precautions of being in control of a motorized scooter or E bike. Also, safer paths that can be monitored in participating neighborhoods will greatly aid in these efforts.
To support these initiatives, let's urge the local government to allocate resources for infrastructure that promotes safety, such as dedicated bike lanes and well-maintained sidewalks, ensuring that children have safer spaces to ride, while consistently reinforcing that the streets are never safe to operate such equipment.
Please sign this petition to help us protect the young lives in our community. With your support, we can push for change that prioritizes safety and prevents such heart-wrenching losses from occurring again. Let's take action now before it's too late. One fatally is one too many!
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Petition created on September 11, 2026