TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Telly C. Whitfield, Ph.D. - Assistant City Manager
Dr. Gerald Newton, AICP - Development Services Director
FROM: Taurus Freeman, MPA - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
DATE: September 7, 2021
RE:
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Discussion of Micro-Mobility (electric scooters/bikes) Program
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2021
Goals 2026
Goal 2: Responsible City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 2.4 - Sustain a favorable development climate to encourage business growth
Goal 4: Desirable Place to Live, Work and Recreate
* Objective 4.5 - Ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods
Executive Summary:
Over the past several months, City Staff has been contacted by two companies, Bird Corporation and Spunk Scooter, requesting permits to operate a micro-mobility program in the city. The vendors would like multiple locations throughout the city to be operated on public roadways.
Micro-mobility programs are used within many municipalities, universities, and business campuses nation-wide. Micro-mobility refers to a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically below 20 miles/h and driven by users personally. Micro-mobility devices include bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, shared bicycles, and electric pedal-assisted bicycles.
In August 2018, the City Council heard a similar request regarding bike sharing at the Work Session. At the time, bike-sharing was being utilized at Fayetteville State University, which lasted until 2019. The Council directed Staff to follow the City of Durham Ordinance model and bring the proposed ordinance back to Council for official action for a future regular meeting.
On April 6, 2021, the City Council received a presentation at the Work Session. Staff is coming back to Council for further direction.
Background:
The s...
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