Drunks, idiots, and/or bums on motorized bikes!!!! What could go wrong?

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The Blue Bikes rental program that has taken off across New Orleans over the past two years is getting a big upgrade, one aimed at making the experience of biking around the city a speedier, and less sweaty, affair. Starting next year, the 700 powder-blue pedal bicycles in the city’s bike-share program will be replaced with electric-assisted bicycles that can reach speeds of 20 mph, according to city and bike company officials.

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The City Council's Transportation Committee signed off last week on new rules for the electric bikes. The rules, proposed by Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration, still need to be approved by the full council before the bicycles hit the street.

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