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Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program Presentation to the CCPTA Greg Matlesky, Bikeshare & Shared Mobility Planner Contractor to Arlington County Commuter Services Department of Environmental Services November 26, 2018

What are Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs)? • “ Dockless ” bikeshare and scootershare • Find SMDs through their apps • Includes pedal bikes, electric- powered bikes, and e-scooters Image: Greater Greater Washington • Park anywhere within reason – Not blocking ADA ramps, building entrances, streets, through-way of sidewalks, etc. Image: The Washington Post 2

Why allow SMDs? • New car-free transport option • First/last-mile connection to transit • Improve air quality • Decrease congestion • Another “tool in the toolbox” 3

History in Arlington • June 2018 – Bird deploys 500 scooters • September 2018 – County Board approves pilot program • October 2018 – Pilot launches in Arlington – Lime and Bird approved – 700 scooters (350 per company) • November 2018 - New operators apply - E-bikes on their way 4

Pilot Program • 9-month pilot program: – October 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 – Initial fleet size of 350 devices per mode per company – Allow growth if performance metrics are met – Set speed limits (10 mph for scooters, 15 for e-bikes) – Correction of mis-parked devices by operators – Data-sharing – $8,000 permit fee to fund staff and consultant time – $5,000 surety bond if operator goes bankrupt 5

Evaluation • DES to evaluate pilot to determine its value to County residents, businesses, and visitors, including: – Impacts to pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists – Appropriate quantities of SMDs per mode – Parking compliance from operators – Sufficient communication with riders – Number of riders and trips – Overall satisfaction with program 6

Arlington Trip Data • October 2018 – Two operators: Bird and Lime – 69,189 scooter trips – 75,425 miles traveled 7

Experience • 9 reported crashes • Top 4 Issues in Arlington: – Sidewalk riding – Improper parking – Unsafe behavior – Underage riders Complaint Totals (through 11/26/18) 8

How to Address Sidewalk Riding? Education is key. • From operator – Messaging on SMDs and in app – Customer newsletter • Arlington County & Arlington Public Schools – Messaging from schools, police, etc. – Open house events 9

How to Address Improper Parking? Education is key. • From operator – Ad campaigns, outreach, etc. – In-app safety messages – Safety messages on SMDs 10

Unsafe Behavior & Underage Riding? • Enforcement – Police • Ticket for observed traffic violations • Educate rider on other issues – APS • Education and information campaigns – Public • Report unsafe behavior to Police and operators – Campaigns and initiatives from operators • Ensure underage children cannot access devices – Credit cards 11 – Driver’s licenses

Education 12 https://transportation.arlingtonva.us/scooters-and-dockless-bikeshare/

Education https://www.apsva.us/post/shared-mobility-device-guidance-faqs-for-aps-families/ 13

Education http://www.RideDockless . com 14

What Parents Can Do • Underage use violates operator policies and County regulations, but… – Ensure children know rules of road – Encourage to ride responsibly – Abide by rules of road – Wear helmet if 14 or under 15

Next Steps • Continue safety education & outreach – ongoing – Meet with operators December 4 – Safety demonstration December 11 at Central Library 16

Questions and Comments Any questions or comments? Greg Matlesky, Bikeshare & Shared Mobility Planner greg@metrobike.net 703-587-8392 mobility@arlingtonva.us 17