STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," and Chapter 43, "Streets and Sidewalks," of the Dallas City Code by (1) amending the regulations for dockless vehicles and motor-assisted scooters; and (2) deleting the sunset date on allowing motor-assisted scooters to operate on certain city streets and sidewalks - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
In the summer of 2017, bike share companies began operating in the City of Dallas under a trial period. During this initial period, various companies expressed interest in deploying dockless motor assisted scooters as part of their vehicle fleet. At the time, Section 28-41.1 of the Dallas City Code prohibited the use of motor assisted scooters on City of Dallas property and rights-of-way. On June 27, 2018, City Council authorized the dockless vehicle ordinance and a temporary amendment to Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Section 28-41.1. The temporary amendment created a trial period allowing motor assisted scooters to be ridden on public rights-of-way for a period of six months, ending on December 27, 2018. On November 28, 2018, the City Council authorized the extension of the trial period by 12 months, ending on November 28, 2019. On November 13, 2019, the City Council authorized the extension of the trial period by another four months, ending on March 31, 2020.
The Department of Transportation gathered data in an effort to measure and manage the program. Three major concerns were identified: Safety, Compliance, and Infrastructure. These concerns were identified through community surveys, 311 service requests, and feedback from our Public Improvement Districts (PIDs). Recommendations w...
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