Atlanta Infrastructure, Rapid Growth Jeopardize Bicyclist, Pedestrian Safety

Atlanta police are cracking down on scooters after at least one
death and hundreds of injuries. It's illegal to ride them on
sidewalks or to violate other traffic laws while riding. The focus
might be shifting to electric powered two-wheelers, but collisions
involving traditional bikes, cars and pedestrians are on the rise
across the U.S. and in Georgia. The Atlanta Regional Commision
reports a 53% jump in such accidents between 2006 and 2015. The
number of related serious injuries or fatalities went up by 26% in
that time.