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 43, "Streets and Sidewalks," of the Dallas City Code by amending Article X. "Dockless Vehicle Permit" to (1) provide definitions; (2) designate authority; (3) provide permitting guidelines and requirements; (4) provide a saving clause; (5) provide a severability clause; and (6) provide an effective date - Estimated Revenue: General Fund $200,000.00 (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 following categories: 1) Rider Operation (Ch. 28); 2) Permit Program (Ch. 43); and 3) general program management. In addition to feedback from the working gr...
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