E‐Scooters in Oakland January 29 th , 2019
Transportation Goals Include: • Lower transportation costs for Oaklanders • Improve transportation choices and minimize parking demand, congestion and pollution • Expand access to shared mobility services
What are the rules? Follow these simple steps for a safe and convenient ride
What are the rules? Follow these simple steps for a safe and convenient ride One rider per scooter Must have a valid Driver’s Helmet required if under License or Learner’s Permit 18
How is it going so far? 2018 summary 1.2 mile avg. 1,000,000 distance trips 1,200,000‐ 150,000+ miles ridden unique riders
What concerns have you heard? 45 parking Riding complaints without through 311* helmets Sidewalk Underage *From July 1 – September 1 riding riding
What is OakDOT doing? Planning designated parking areas Photos from Santa Monica
What is OakDOT doing? Requiring user education In‐app On‐scooter In In real life
What is OakDOT doing? Planning better signage and education Portland Santa Monica
What is OakDOT doing? Building more bike lanes Scoot here!
What is OakDOT doing? Planning even more bike lanes Lets Bike Oakland! Proposed bikeways
How will you ensure everyone has access? • 50% must be in underserved communities • Low‐income discount • Equity Ways to pay without a smartphone • Adaptive scooters for persons experiencing disabilities
What is OakDOT doing? Community liaison • Organizes and attends community meetings and safety events • Helps educate users • Responds to complaints Hiring staff Field inspector • Issues fees for improper parking • Implements scooter parking areas • Confiscates dangerously parked scooters Program Manager • Oversees scooter program
How will you pay for this? Permit + $30,000 / Operator/ year parking + $64 / scooter / year fees + $0.10 / park in metered areas
What is the timeline? Winter 2018 Fall 2018 January‐ April Accept and review applications Council Ordinance Community outreach Begin permitted program and draft regulations and final regulations approved
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