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'''Dockless bikes and scooters''' | '''Dockless bikes and scooters''' are vehicles operated as part of a dockless mobility service (or shared mobility service), in which the service operator stages vehicles in a variety of locations for prospective users. Bikes and scooters are dockless when there is no designated location (or “dock”) to which the bike or scooter is returned. Upon completion of a trip, the user leaves the vehicle parked where it may be used by someone else. The first dockless e-scooters were deployed in [[Charlottesville]] by December 2018 as part of a pilot program.<ref>{{cite-cville|title=Tripped up: Mixed reviews for Charlottesville’s scooter experiment|url=https://www.c-ville.com/tripped-up-mixed-reviews-for-charlottesvilles-scooter-experiment/|author=Erin O'Hare|publishdate=May 8, 2019|accessdate=January 5, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
* November 5, [[2018]] – [[City Council]] approves a pilot program to permit the operation of dockless bicycle and e-scooter mobility services.<ref>{{minutes-citycouncil|newid=63643|when=November 5, 2018}}</ref> | |||
* [[November 18]], [[2019]] – [[City Council]] pass first reading of ordinance change to govern usage of e-scooters and e-bikes within city limits <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scooter regulations pass first reading|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/scooter-regulations-pass-first-reading/article_c1c44b05-677b-5f33-a109-bbf19ef261c8.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A1|printdate=November 20, 2019|publishdate=November 18, 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}</ref> | * [[November 18]], [[2019]] – [[City Council]] pass first reading of ordinance change to govern usage of e-scooters and e-bikes within city limits <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Scooter regulations pass first reading|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/scooter-regulations-pass-first-reading/article_c1c44b05-677b-5f33-a109-bbf19ef261c8.html|author=Nolan Stout|pageno=A1|printdate=November 20, 2019|publishdate=November 18, 2019|accessdate=November 20, 2019}}</ref> | ||
* [[November 20]], [[2019]] – [[Albemarle Board of Supervisors]] holds discussion on getting ordinance passed by the end of 2019 <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle fast-tracks policy for e-scooters|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-fast-tracks-policy-for-e-scooters/article_6bba4c5d-4eb3-5641-a609-d206ca4a2152.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=November 25, 2019|publishdate=November 24, 2019|accessdate=November 26, 2019}}</ref> | * [[November 20]], [[2019]] – [[Albemarle Board of Supervisors]] holds discussion on getting ordinance passed by the end of 2019 <ref>{{cite-progress|title=Albemarle fast-tracks policy for e-scooters|url=https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/albemarle-fast-tracks-policy-for-e-scooters/article_6bba4c5d-4eb3-5641-a609-d206ca4a2152.html|author=Allison Wrabel|pageno=A1|printdate=November 25, 2019|publishdate=November 24, 2019|accessdate=November 26, 2019}}</ref> |
Revision as of 22:01, 5 January 2020
Dockless bikes and scooters are vehicles operated as part of a dockless mobility service (or shared mobility service), in which the service operator stages vehicles in a variety of locations for prospective users. Bikes and scooters are dockless when there is no designated location (or “dock”) to which the bike or scooter is returned. Upon completion of a trip, the user leaves the vehicle parked where it may be used by someone else. The first dockless e-scooters were deployed in Charlottesville by December 2018 as part of a pilot program.[1]
Timeline
- November 5, 2018 – City Council approves a pilot program to permit the operation of dockless bicycle and e-scooter mobility services.[2]
- November 18, 2019 – City Council pass first reading of ordinance change to govern usage of e-scooters and e-bikes within city limits [3]
- November 20, 2019 – Albemarle Board of Supervisors holds discussion on getting ordinance passed by the end of 2019 [4]
- December 2, 2019 – City Council approves the dockless mobility ordinance and permit program (regulating e-scooters and e-bikes) in the second reading of the proposed ordinance. Originally scheduled as part of the consent agenda,[5] the second reading of the proposed ordinance was pulled for an individual vote, where it was approved by a vote of 4 to 1.[6]
- December 18, 2019 – Albemarle Board of Supervisors adopts a permit program for dockless mobility services, and adopts regulations on the use of bicycles, e-bicycles, motorized skateboards or scooters, and mopeds.[7][8]
- December 31, 2019 – Lime decides to stop operating in Charlottesville [9]
References
- ↑ Web. Tripped up: Mixed reviews for Charlottesville’s scooter experiment, Erin O'Hare, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, May 8, 2019, retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, November 5, 2018.
- ↑ Web. Scooter regulations pass first reading, Nolan Stout, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 18, 2019, retrieved November 20, 2019. Print. November 20, 2019 page A1.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle fast-tracks policy for e-scooters, Allison Wrabel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, November 24, 2019, retrieved November 26, 2019. Print. November 25, 2019 page A1.
- ↑ Web. Agenda for December 2, 2019 Charlottesville City Council, City of Charlottesville, December 2, 2019., retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council- December 2, 2019, retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Agenda - December 18, 2020, retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle passes ordinance for use of e-scooters, e-bikes, Allison Wrabel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, December 20, 2019, retrieved January 4, 2020.
- ↑ Web. Lime leaving Charlottesville e-scooter program, Bryan McKenzie, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, January 1, 2020, retrieved January 3, 2020. Print. January 1, 2020 page A1.