Number
180606
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
180607
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to dockless motorized scooters in the city.
Sections
81-43.9 cr
101-54 cr
Analysis
This ordinance outlines local regulation of the operation of dockless motorized scooter systems in the city in recognition of the need for State legislation allowing motorized scooters.
Body
Whereas, Dockless scooter technology is developing rapidly; and
Whereas, Dockless bikes and motorized scooter technology can be a valuable component of an urban transportation system; and
Whereas, The City recognizes that dockless motorized scooters may create disruption and hazards in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, The City wishes to conduct a pilot study to evaluate the operation and effectiveness of dockless motorized scooter systems but may not do so until the state statutes are amended to allow the operation of dockless motorized scooter upon the highway including public streets and sidewalk; and
Whereas, It is the intent of the City to seek state legislation regulating standards and registration of dockless motorized scooters as part of a shared system or as privately owned vehicles; now, therefore
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 81-43.9 of the code is created to read:
81-43.9 Dockless Motorized Scooter Redemption Fee. The fee for redemption of a dockless motorized scooter that has been impounded shall be $100.
Part 2. Section 101-54 of the code is created to read:
101-54. Dockless Motorized Scooters.
1. DEFINITIONS. In this section:
a. “Dockless” means a system of self-service vehicles made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis, which are GPS enabled, and may be tracked and remotely disabled, and which may be rented via a smart-phone app, vendor website, vendor customer service number, or a pre-paid PIN and which do not require structures at permanent, fix...
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