HJAR Jul/Aug 2019

46 JUL / AUG 2019 I  Healthcare Journal of ARKANSAS column policy Electric scooters are booming in popularity as a form of urban transportation. They have become seemingly ubiquitous in downtown Little Rock, where the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has its office, and having taken a short ride on one for research purposes, I can confirm that they are fun to operate. But there are safety concerns associated with the vehicles that should not be overlooked. Electric Scooters: They’re Fun, ButHow SafeAreThey? Photo courtesy of Arkansas Center of Health Improvement/Tim Holder