City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2021
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration. Passage on First Reading of an ordinance to amend Title 9 (LICENSING AND REGULATION) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1981, as amended by adding new Chapter 16 (SHARED MICROMOBILITY DEVICES FOR HIRE, PERMIT PROGRAM).
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ISSUE: Consideration of Permanent Dockless Micromobility Program.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Introduce and adopt the proposed ordinance (Attachment 2) creating a permanent shared
micromobility program on the first reading November 9, 2021;
2. Schedule the ordinance for second reading, public hearing, and final adoption on
November 13, 2021; and
3. At the time of final adoption of the ordinance adopt a resolution (Attachment 3)
establishing fees for Micromobility Business Permits.
BACKGROUND: In December 2019, City Council approved a one-year Phase II Dockless Micromobility Pilot Program to evaluate changes made from Phase I, engage with the community, and determine what program changes should be incorporated into a future program. The Ad Hoc Scooter Task Force was also created to provide Council with their recommendation on a path forward for the Dockless Mobility Program. Due to the pandemic, staff had limited opportunities to conduct community outreach events or meet with the Task Force. The Task Force met virtually in September 2020 and recommended extending the Program through the end of 2021. In November 2020, City Council approved an extension through December 31, 2021. Throughout 2021, staff engaged with the community via the Task Force, focus groups, and meeting with key stakeholder groups to discuss the status of the program (see Attachment 4 for summary of input).
Scooter ridership has changed since the pr...
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