This is why I use an electric skateboard. Once I get to my destination, I don't have lock it outside or bring it into a bike parking room. I can just bring it i

This is why I use an electric skateboard. Once I get to my destination, I don't have lock it outside or bring it into a bike parking room. I can just bring it inside with me. It's small enough to easily stash it or put it in a grocery cart. It's not perfect but I've found it to be very convenient. I think you're right about the scooters vs bike programs: people like that they're small. Another big thing is that they're electric; there's no work involved. You can easily just get on and go. Like the article touches on, people don't want to sweat on their way to work. The only real barrier to widespread adoption of this kind of thing seems to be infrastructure -- American infrastructure is built for cars and/or pedestrians. A third space for small personal vehicles (bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc.) would free that up but obviously comes with a cost.