add value in terms of providing an alternative and in-demand transportation option for Ann Arbor,” Wondrash said. With the passage of the resolution, scooters are to be parked responsibly on sidewalks when not in use, not directly in the walking path or in any way impeding a pedestrian’s access. Though the resolution with Bird could potentially limit students’ abilities to ride more frequently, some students, like LSA junior Yosef Gross, agree with the measures. “I think that making the operator take financial responsibility for inappropriate use of scooters is sensible because it will incentivize them to educate and encourage riders to use them properly,” Gross wrote in an email interview. While Bird scooters are still allowed on campus, the University has also intervened to discipline scooter-related violations. Melissa Overton, deputy chief of police at the University of Michigan Police Department, said UMPD has issued two Bird-related violations: one for being parked inside a building, and one for being involved in an accident. Bird scooters have taken on a cult following among University students, who use the vehicles to move throughout Michigan’s vast campus. The convenience of the scooters is what most attracts student riders. “A 10-minute walk to class only takes me four minutes when I scooter,” Gross wrote. As temperatures continue to plummet and inclement weather begins to arrive in Ann Arbor during the winter months, city officials are concerned with the potential safety hazards that could come with riding scooters on icy roads or other slippery surfaces. “Bird riders will have to be careful in the winter, and make sure that the roads and sidewalks are clear of snow and ice before they attempt to ride on them,” Wondrash said. “Bird has said that they will monitor snow and ice to determine deployment levels of scooters, and the city also has the authority to order the scooters off the streets if weather makes their operation impractical, according to the licensing agreement.” Gross, however, wrote he’s “not too concerned about scootering in the winter.” “If there is a significant amount of snow or ice on the ground, I won’t ride one,” Gross wrote. “Otherwise, I trust my scootering skills that I’ve honed ever since I rode my first razor scooter in elementary school.” Just as Bird has stated, there are still common sense situations that would cause for scooter usage to be suspended. In the event of a major snowstorm or icy road conditions, the service assigns employees to remove the scooters from the city in which they are operated. Such conditions are understandably unnavigable to the public and have led some to accept removal of the vehicles. “I think scooters should be shut down on days with particularly bad weather conditions, like when there is a lot of ice or snow. Otherwise, I think that they should still be allowed in the winter,” Gross wrote. “I actually think that they could be more convenient in the winter because they will minimize the time that riders have to spend outside in the cold and maybe lead riders to go to places they wouldn’t otherwise walk to in the cold.” LIGHTS IN NICKE LS ARCADE ON THE DAILY: BEAVER TRAP, SMOKE’S POUTINERIE CLOSE THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: A2 GAY COUPLES PRAISE HAWAII MARRIAGE RULING Smoke’s Poutinerie, a poutine restaurant in Ann Arbor, and The Beaver Trap, its connected bar, both ended service in November. No reason for closure was provided by the owner. Within 18 months of opening, the first Michigan installation of the Smoke’s franchise closed. Smoke’s has become a staple of fast food dining in Canada ever since its opening in Toronto in 2009. The poutine franchise now has more than 200 locations in Canada. After successfully growing its business across Canada in college towns and major cities alike, Smoke’s sought to expand the reach of its brand by opening franchises in the United States. Its first location in the U.S. opened in Berkeley, Calif. during winter 2014. The launch of its first Michigan restaurant in Ann Arbor followed in spring 2017, as Smoke’s hoped to expand into the Midwest. The Beaver Trap bar was made an extension to the Ann Arbor Smoke’s franchise in hopes of attracting students. Smoke’s and The Beaver Trap’s did not seem to widely capture the attention of college students that frequented Ann Arbor’s bar scene. Many times the bar was empty compared to others in town. “What drew me to the restaurant was that it was never crowded, the drinks were cheap and well made and there was great service,” Information senior Emma Welch said. “I think Beaver Trap failed to stay open because it is hard to compete with the well- established student bars on South U, like Brown Jug, Blue Leprechaun and Good Time Charley’s.” Welch said many patrons did not seem to connect with the dining options from Smoke’s. “The food was the one thing that was lacking,” Welch said. “They only had poutine which my friends and I did not enjoy. Other bars had good food and I think this is what caused Beaver Trap to never get as popular as it could have.” Smoke’s Poutinerie staff declined requests for comment. December 5, 1996 After years of being unable to marry, Ronni Sanlo and Kathy Lindblad may soon be able to realize their dream of a same-sex marriage, following Tuesday’s historic decision in Hawaii. Hawaii Circuit Court Judge Kevin Chang said the Hawaiian state government had failed to establish a compelling state interest to justify prohibiting same-sex marriages. Yesterday, Chang granted a stay, putting the ruling on hold for at least a year, while the state appeals to Hawaii’s Supreme Court. Sanlo, director of the University’s Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Programs Office, said she anticipated the decision with caution. “I had anticipated Judge Chang’s decision to be in favor of the marriages. When I heard the decision I felt overly joyed but was cautious because of the appeal process that will probably take place for at least another month,” she said. Sanlo asserted that Chang’s decision will not be overruled. “I strongly feel that decision will hold up. There will be opposition in other states who passed laws recently, like Michigan, but they will most likely be ruled unconstitutional. With that in mind, I decided to ask my partner to got to Hawaii to get married. Hopefully it will happen very soon.” Sanlo stressed the importance of being recognized in society as being married for legal and personal issues. “It’s a little scary thinking about what could happen without being recognized to be married. If I died tomorrow, my partner has no legal right to claim the children that we have raised together. We also are forced to pay higher taxes that married couples are exempt from. That simply isn’t fair,” she said. “It’s very important we have children, we have grandchildren that includes us as part of the family. There is no way to legitimize our relationship. For this law to pass — it gives us hope to finally have the opportunity to have a recognized commitment in society.” Ryan LaLonde, a member of Queer Unity Project, said he couldn’t believe Chang’s decision. “I was a little sceptical about the idea of same-sex marriages ever occurring during my lifetime. I had the idea that it was something so unattainable in present society,” LaLonde said. “Hopefully the appeal of the decision will not change Judge Chang’s decision.” LaLonde also said he believed the prejudice that plagues the gay community will only be alleviated when future generations take over. “For us to have true equality, we must wait till the older generations pass on. I look at the future generations and see the ideas that they have and am very impressed with their knowledge and maturity with these subjects,” LaLonde said. Bob Edwards, president of Ann Arbor Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, also said he feels the decision will be met with little opposition. “At work yesterday, the general response to the decision has been overwhelmingly positive. 2A — Wednesday, December 5, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News MILES MACKLIN/Daily Holiday decorations warm up Nickels Arcade despite the chilly temperatures Tuesday evening. 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