IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
180652
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI, BAUMAN, PEREZ AND BORKOWSKI
Title
Resolution directing the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to allow for the operation of motorized scooters upon the highway.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to amend Wisconsin State statutes to allow the operation of motorized scooters upon the highway.
Body
Whereas, Dockless motorized scooters may be a beneficial addition to the city’s transportation network; 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, State statutes govern vehicles operated upon the highway; and
Whereas, Municipalities are required to uniformly adopt State statutes; and
Whereas, State statutes require motor vehicles to have a certificate of title, be registered with the state, and meet certain safety standards; and
Whereas, Certain vehicles, like bicycles, Segways and various agricultural vehicles are exempt from state title and registration requirements; and
Whereas, The motorized scooters deployed in the City by Bird Rides, Inc., are not included in the list of vehicles exempted from state title and registration requirements; and
Whereas, The City lacks the authority to legalize the operation of motorized scooters upon the highway; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Administration - Intergovernmental Relations Division is directed to seek introduction and passage of State legislation to allow the operation of motorized scooters upon the highway; and, be it
Further Resolved, That...
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