Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
MARCH 20, 2019
Subject
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF MICRO MOBILITY VEHICLES PROGRAM AT METRO STATIONS
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE report on Introduction of Micro Mobility Vehicles Program at Metro Stations.
Issue
ISSUE
Micro mobility is evolving in the transportation industry and is forecasted to grow due to social, cultural, new lifestyle and technological trends. In order to manage this growth it has become necessary to develop a program to regulate these vehicles. These vehicles have the potential to provide a flexible and affordable option and a vital link for the first/last mile connection for transit patrons. Staff has developed an administrative program proposal for Board consideration this month and potentially for adoption next month.
Background
BACKGROUND
Micro mobility refers to a category of alternative vehicles, such as e-scooters and dockless bikes, which have soared in popularity since their introduction in the summer of 2017. Micro mobility vehicles, specifically e-scooters and dockless bike share bicycles, are now part of the transportation landscape necessitating urgent action to address community concerns about managing how and where these vehicles operate on Metro properties and rights of way (ROW).
At the September 2018 Board meeting, staff provided a report on the status of the Metro Bike Share Program which included the operation and regulation of dockless bikes and e-scooters. Staff was directed to develop a program to permit the operation of micro mobility vehicles and to ensure that the plan included regulations to address parking so that they do not impede or restrict pedestrian access while on Metro property, parking facilities, and ROW.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The Micro Mobility Vehicles Program (Program) is an administrative program that staff proposes to regulate e-scooter and dockless bike operations on Metro propert...
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