Number
260365
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute resolution relating to the establishment of a 5-mile-per-hour maximum operating speed within Zone 1 of the Dockless Scooter Program in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to identify and establish within the portion of Zone 1 of the Dockless Scooter Program located in the 4th Aldermanic District one or more geofenced slow-speed areas in which dockless electric scooters are limited to a maximum operating speed of 5 miles per hour. The resolution also directs the department to report to the Common Council regarding implementation of the designated slow-speed area or areas.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee permits the operation of dockless electric scooters pursuant to agreements administered by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has authority under existing dockless scooter service agreements to establish geofenced areas and require speed reductions within designated zones; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has confirmed that scooter operators have the technical capability to limit scooter speeds to 5 miles per hour within designated geofenced areas; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has already implemented 5-mile-per-hour slow-speed geofenced zones in other high-pedestrian areas of the city; and
Whereas, Portions of Zone 1 of the Dockless Scooter Program located in the 4th Aldermanic District contain high levels of pedestrian activity and may benefit from similar slow-speed restrictions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works shall identify and create one or more geofenced slow-speed areas within the portion of Zone 1 of the Dockless Scooter Program in the 4th Aldermanic District, where dockless electric scooters are limited to a maximum speed of 5 miles per hour; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in establishing any such slow-speed area or areas, the Department of Public Works shall consider pedestrian activity, street and sidewalk layout, nearby businesses and entertainment uses, and any technical or operational issues related to geofencing, GPS accuracy, and field testing; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works shall report to the Common Council within 90 days regarding the location and implementation of the designated 5-mile-per-hour slow-speed area or areas, including any operational, technological, contractual, or enforcement issues identified during implementation.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB181719-1
Addis Zewdie
06/24/2026