STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 22, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the Dallas City Code by amending Section 28-41.1.1 "Restrictions on the Use of Motor Assisted Scooters, Pocket Bikes, and Minimotorbikes" to (1) provide definitions; (2) designate authority; (3) provide for permissible behavior and define what constitutes an offense; (4) provide a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (5) provide a saving clause; (6) provide a severability clause; and (7) provide an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Dockless Vehicle Program was halted in Fall 2020 to address public safety concerns. A Public Hearing was held on October 7, 2020, where staff presented proposed Director Rules, under the authority given in Section 43, Article X of the Dallas City Code, that were intended to address concerns previously raised by business districts and the Dallas Police Department, including stopping scooter operations at 9:00 PM each day and limiting the number of vehicles deployed per block face to a maximum of eight per operator. However, through internal staff discussions, and discussions with stakeholders and operators, additional issues were identified, and it was determined that more changes would be needed to resume the program in a way that effectively advances broader city goals of safety, equity, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability.
In the Fall of 2021, at the direction of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, a Micromobility Working Group was formed to identify areas of the Dockless Vehicle Program that could be improved upon for relaunch. The working group identified 17 key issues that were broken down into the...
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