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Recently on Soundside, we took a ride into the world of micromobility. Specifically, we wanted to know as more e-bikes and scooters crowd the streets and sidewalks, how are cities like Seattle adapting?

And after that segment, we got an interesting listener question about helmets, inspired by this Slate article. So we decided to investigate.

"I think it's very wise to wear a helmet," our expert guest told us. "But they're not the whole story.. there are so many other public health interventions that are also crucial."

Guest

Kathleen Bachynski, a professor of public health at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania

Links

Shared bikes and scooters are getting more popular. How should cities adapt? - Soundside
The Cult of Bike Helmets - Marion Renault, Slate

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