Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program Presentation to the CCPTA - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

shared mobility devices pilot program
SMART_READER_LITE
LIVE PREVIEW

Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program Presentation to the CCPTA - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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


slide-1
SLIDE 1

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

slide-2
SLIDE 2

2

What are Shared Mobility Devices (SMDs)?

  • “Dockless” bikeshare and

scootershare

  • Find SMDs through their apps
  • Includes pedal bikes, electric-

powered bikes, and e-scooters

  • Park anywhere within reason

– Not blocking ADA ramps, building entrances, streets, through-way of sidewalks, etc.

Image: The Washington Post Image: Greater Greater Washington

slide-3
SLIDE 3

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

slide-4
SLIDE 4

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

slide-5
SLIDE 5

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

slide-6
SLIDE 6

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

slide-7
SLIDE 7

Arlington Trip Data

  • October 2018

– Two operators: Bird and Lime – 69,189 scooter trips – 75,425 miles traveled

7

slide-8
SLIDE 8

Experience

  • 9 reported crashes
  • Top 4 Issues in Arlington:

– Sidewalk riding – Improper parking – Unsafe behavior – Underage riders

8

Complaint Totals (through 11/26/18)

slide-9
SLIDE 9

How to Address Sidewalk Riding?

  • From operator

– Messaging on SMDs and in app – Customer newsletter

  • Arlington County &

Arlington Public Schools

– Messaging from schools, police, etc. – Open house events

9

Education is key.

slide-10
SLIDE 10

How to Address Improper Parking?

  • From operator

– Ad campaigns, outreach, etc. – In-app safety messages – Safety messages on SMDs

10

Education is key.

slide-11
SLIDE 11

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 – Driver’s licenses

11

slide-12
SLIDE 12

Education

12

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

slide-13
SLIDE 13

Education

13

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

slide-14
SLIDE 14

Education

14

http://www.RideDockless.com

slide-15
SLIDE 15

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

slide-16
SLIDE 16

Next Steps

  • Continue safety education & outreach – ongoing

– Meet with operators December 4 – Safety demonstration December 11 at Central Library

16

slide-17
SLIDE 17

Questions and Comments

Any questions or comments?

Greg Matlesky, Bikeshare & Shared Mobility Planner greg@metrobike.net 703-587-8392 mobility@arlingtonva.us

17