MILWAUKEE — You might already be seeing some across the metropolis, however you are about to see many extra. Electrical scooters are re-launching in Milwaukee for the summer time.
Some Spin scooters have already popped up throughout town, and now Lime is again. Lime introduced they’re re-launching this St. Patrick’s Day and inspiring folks to “experience inexperienced.”
This 12 months’s Lime scooters are upgraded to the Gen4 scooter, which provides twin handbrakes, a two-sided kickstand, and greater wheels for a smoother experience.
Lime additionally mentioned it is going to be specializing in fairness this 12 months, with an automated low cost of fifty% for riders on the Northside.
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“Shared e-scooters proceed to push Milwaukee’s transportation community into the longer term and Lime is proud to be part of town’s sustainability imaginative and prescient. Our success right here comes from our understanding that micromobility should be targeted on fairness, security, and accessibility. We sit up for persevering with to work with our authorities and group companions to construct a transportation system that works for all of Milwaukee” mentioned LeAaron Foley, Director of Authorities and Neighborhood Relations at Lime.
The pilot research for all three manufacturers of scooters in Milwaukee will finish on Dec. 31, 2023, in keeping with town’s web site.
Graph from town exhibiting among the putting knowledge factors they’ve collected:
October
November
December
Complete rides
39,824
41,694
10,308
366
Median journey time
10 minutes
6 minutes
6 minutes
7 minutes
Common journey distance
1.1 miles
1.4 miles
1.1 miles
1.0 mile
Day with highest experience
Saturday, September seventeenth (2,290 journeys)
Saturday, October 1st (2,884 journeys)
Thursday, November tenth (1,098 journeys)
Saturday, December third (56 journeys)
Metropolis-reported complaints
8
1
1
na
Variety of complaints to corporations
12
6
na
na
These are the principles of the highway for the scooters in Milwaukee in 2023:
Using is prohibited on the riverwalk and all sidewalks
Comply with the principles of the highway
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Park your scooter in a manner that individuals with wheelchairs, strollers, or different mobility gadgets/wants can entry the sidewalk and crosswalk.
Do not block curb ramps, transit stops, driveways, or alleys
Should you’re driving a automotive – offers scooters and bikes at leasat 3′ when passing. Ensure to search for folks scooting, biking, or strolling when turning your car.
Professional tip: when exiting your parked automotive, open the door together with your proper hand so that you mechanically look over your shoulder for folks scooting or biking.
Should you see scooter points, you’ll be able to report them:
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Lime
Lime has upgraded its scooters in Milwaukee to the Gen4.
The return of the scooters is a part of a 3rd pilot program that the Milwaukee Widespread Council permitted final 12 months. The 2022-23 program permits for a most of 1,800 scooters citywide, and there is a wider dispersal of scooters, which means there will likely be fewer downtown.
Dockless scooters had been legalized in 2019 in Wisconsin. Milwaukee allowed them in 2019 and 2021 beneath its first short-term pilot program.
The town’s first pilot program revealed some considerations, particularly when folks drove the scooters alongside sidewalks. A survey discovered that 30% of scooter drivers had been illegally driving on the sidewalk.
The three corporations allowed to function scooters within the metropolis – Hen, Lime and Spin – counted 481,706 journeys from June by mid-November final 12 months. Greater than 350,000 complete rides had been generated in 2019. That quantity would have probably been increased however the metropolis restricted the usage of scooters within the downtown space in August of 2021. This was as a result of 30% of riders had been illegally driving them on the sidewalk.
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The utmost pace for dockless scooters is 15 mph, using on the sidewalk is prohibited, in addition to parking on the Riverwalk. There are digital geofences for the scooters as nicely, stopping using in sure areas.
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“We Got This Garden” hosts event for area kids to pick gifts for family members
MILWAUKEE – The holidays came early on Milwaukee’s north side on Saturday, Dec. 21
At “We Got This Garden” near 9th and Ring, kids were able to pick out gifts to give to a parent, guardian, or other family members.
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“Around this time of the year, parents, guardians loved ones – they want to make their kids feel as special as they can,” said Meg Bruzan, team leader with We Got This Milwaukee. “We thought it would just be really great for kids to be able to give back a little bit to those families that do so much every single day of the year.”
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The event was new this year. It was made possible due to donations, which the organization accepts online.
In the summer, “We Got This Garden” welcomes neighborhood kids to learn the basics of gardening – and earn some money in the process.
Data shows that the 53206 area is one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation. There are also health and poverty concerns.
Children, parents and grandparents enjoyed spending the evening together at the Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center.
By Ascension Wisconsin
Amid laughter and holiday cheer, 26 families from across Milwaukee gathered for the 5th Annual Blanket of Love Christmas Dinner, hosted at Ascension Ebenezer Resource Center, located at Ebenezer Church of God in Christ.
The Blanket of Love program, a year-round initiative by Ascension Wisconsin, provides expectant mothers and families with essential support, education, and resources aimed at reducing infant mortality and promoting family wellness. The Christmas dinner brought families together to celebrate the season with games, ornament-making, a shared meal, gift-giving, and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Families from across Milwaukee shared dinner and learned more about Ascension’s Blanket of Love program.
“I have been coming to Blanket of Love for years. Ascension has helped support me with all three of my pregnancies,” said Alexsis Bailey-Grier. “This program is a true blessing for the community.”
The program fosters a sense of community through health and wellness education, shared meals, and connections with Ascension nurses, social workers, and patient navigators.
Children had fun playing games, making ornaments and creating art.
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This year alone, more than 5,000 families have benefited from the educational, social, and healthcare resources provided through Ascension Wisconsin’s Blanket of Love program. These services are delivered through Ascension hospitals, 36 Milwaukee churches, neighborhood centers, and community partners.
“One of the most important things we do in Blanket of Love is recognize the importance of family all year long but especially during the holiday season,” said Brenda Hoskins, MSW, an Ascension Wisconsin social worker. “Some parents tell me this is a particularly hard time of year for them. When we come together in celebration, it brings a feeling of connectedness through community.”
Families celebrated being together and making Christmas memories.
The program’s overarching goal is to ensure more children in Milwaukee are born healthy and strong, giving them the chance to celebrate their first birthday.
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“Education builds the foundation of behaviors and habits that have a positive impact on an individual’s health,” said Julia Means, Ascension RN and Blanket of Love founder.
“When we say ‘blanket of love’ we mean we wrap you in a blanket of love,” Means said. “We want our families to know they are loved and valued and that love spreads throughout our community. Christmas is a time to spread and share love.”
For more information please visit https://www.behealthybeyou.org/programs-bol or call 414-465-4587. Donations for Ascension Wisconsin Blanket of Love can be made to the Ascension Wisconsin Foundation at: giveAWF.org/community-giving.
Washington Wizards (4-21, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (14-12, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -12.5; over/under is 226.5
BOTTOM LINE: Washington travels to Milwaukee looking to end its 10-game road skid.
The Bucks are 12-11 against Eastern Conference opponents. Milwaukee is 2-3 in one-possession games.
The Wizards are 3-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 33.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Jonas Valanciunas averaging 5.4.
The Bucks are shooting 48.3% from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points higher than the 47.6% the Wizards allow to opponents. The Wizards are shooting 44.2% from the field, 1.2% lower than the 45.4% the Bucks’ opponents have shot this season.
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TOP PERFORMERS: Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, six assists and 1.5 blocks for the Bucks.
Jordan Poole is scoring 20.6 points per game with 2.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Wizards.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bucks: 7-3, averaging 113.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Wizards: 2-8, averaging 106.6 points, 46.0 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 122.1 points.
INJURIES: Bucks: Damian Lillard: day to day (calf).
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Wizards: Saddiq Bey: out (knee), Kyle Kuzma: out (ribs).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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