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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

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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

Why allow SMDs?

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

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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

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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

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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

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Arlington Trip Data

• October 2018

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

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Experience

• 9 reported crashes
• Top 4 Issues in Arlington:

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

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Complaint Totals (through 11/26/18)

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

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Education is key.

How to Address Improper Parking?

• From operator

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

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Education is key.

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

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Education

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

Education

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

Education

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http://www.RideDockless.com

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

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Next Steps

• Continue safety education & outreach – ongoing

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

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Questions and Comments

Any questions or comments?

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

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