City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2019
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program Draft Conditions for 2020.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program for 2020.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive this report and then provide staff feedback on the draft recommendations. On December 10, 2019 City Council would be requested to:
(1) Authorize a 12-month Phase II Dockless Mobility Pilot Program from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, and authorize the City Manager to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with permitted dockless mobility operators to facilitate administration of the program consistent with the terms described herein (Attachment 1);
(2) Approve the proposed ordinance on first reading and set it for second reading, public hearing and final approval on December 14, 2019 (Attachment 3); and
(3) Adopt the attached resolution to establish an Ad Hoc Scooter Task Force (Attachment 4);
BACKGROUND: City Council approved the Dockless Mobility Pilot program in November 2018. The program officially started in January 2019 and permits were issued on a rolling basis with most operators obtaining permits and launching in April 2019. A total of seven companies obtained permits and deployed scooters. In August, the City Manager extended the pilot through the end of 2019 in order for staff to evaluate data and compile a comprehensive report and set of recommendations. In October 2019, staff presented a set of draft recommendations to City Council and the public in order to solicit input for incorporation into the Phase II Pilot recommendations.
The Phase I Pilot was a learning opportunity as new technology emerged, and the City adapted to changing conditions and lessons le...
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