Er, um… L.A. did do some of it’s homework on pedicabs
Los Angeles’ Transportation Department did do some really good research on pedicabs when looking to regulate pedicabs.
In the following document if you scroll down past some of the antiquated pedicab rules that are currently in place, you will see a great deal of good research of the various cities pedicab programs around the country. It should be noted how much of an impact the Seattle death of Peter Dzioba has impacted the way that cities think about pedicabs.
Check it out. It has a great deal to say about Austin pedicabs, and even mentions this website.
http://www.lacity.org/ladot/transreports/ladottransreports242560691_06052009.pdf
or
L.A. Transportation Department study on pedicabs
According to this document the city of LA is looking to purchase some pedicabs and help companies get set up. Is L.A. to become a pedicab utopia? Or will it be a distopia with impossible to follow rules that prevent any growth or independent viability after the proposed three year of support runs out?
