Norton to Speak at Micromobility Coalition Scooter Demonstration, Tomorrow

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), chair of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, will speak at the Micromobility Coalition's e-scooter safety demonstration on Capitol Hill tomorrow, November 13th, at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #8 at 224 D Street SE. As chair, Norton has championed alternative modes of transportation and held a roundtable on Mobility on Demand (MOD), featuring innovative approaches to transportation systems to relieve congestion and to promote convenience for travelers. These systems couple real-time data with travelers and their transit options to help find the most efficient way for travelers to get where they need to go, including using public transit, shuttle services, ride-sharing, and alternative modes of transportation like bikes and scooters.

"As my subcommittee writes the surface transportation reauthorization bill, it focuses for the first time on new modes of transportation that are radically changing how Americans commute and travel," Norton said. "Electric scooters have quickly established themselves as a convenient, cost-effective way for people to navigate, especially in congested cities and suburbs. This event will be a perfect opportunity to understand safe riding practices and the many benefits of the micromobility industry."

Media attending can RSVP to jack.miller@mail.house.gov.

WHAT: Congresswoman Norton speaks at the Micromobility Coalition e-scooter demonstration

WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13th at 3:00 PM

WHERE: American Legion, Kenneth H. Nash Post #8, 224 D Street SE, Washington, DC