Number
180607
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
180606
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Department of Public Works to conduct a dockless motorized scooter pilot study.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Public Works to conduct a dockless motorized scooter pilot study. The pilot study will run until December 31, 2019 unless otherwise reauthorized by the Common Council. The Commissioner of Public Works will evaluate the results and effectiveness of dockless motorized scooters in the city and provide a report to the common council prior the end of the pilot study. The pilot study will not begin until that state statutes are amended to allow the operation of motorized scooters in the public right-of-way.
Body
Whereas, Dockless scooter technology is developing rapidly; and
Whereas, The City recognizes that dockless motorized scooters have the potential for causing disruption and hazards in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, It is the intent of the City to prohibit dockless motorized scooters unless a pilot study can demonstrate their usefulness, effectiveness and safe operation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council and the City of Milwaukee that the Department of Public Works is directed to conduct a dockless motorized scooter pilot study, and, be it
Further Resolved, That the dockless motorized scooter pilot study shall not begin accepting applications until the state statutes are amended to allow the operation of motorized scooters upon the highway including public streets and sidewalks, and, be it
Further Resolved, That the dockless motorized scooter pilot study shall end on December 31, 2019, unless otherwise reauthorized by the Common Council; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Works shall provide a report on the status of the pilot study to the Common Council at least once every 4 months; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Department of Public Wo...
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