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Item # 1.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	03/12/2019
Department:	Public Works

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present and Discuss a Personal Transport Vehicle Pilot Program to Regulate Bikesharing and Scootersharing Companies in the Public Right-of-Way and on Town Property.

BACKGROUND:

During a Work Session on November 27, 2018, the City Council discussed potential regulations for bikesharing and scootersharing companies operating in the Right-of-Way and on Town properties such as parks and trails. Based on the discussion, Council directed staff to develop a pilot program with similar requirements to those currently being utilized by the City of Plano.

Staff has prepared a draft ordinance amendment and permit agreement for the Council's review. The proposed ordinance amendment would group bicycles, scooters and similar vehicles under a new term called "Personal Transport Vehicles" (PTVs). Any company offering PTVs for rental in the Right-of-Way or other Town property would be required to obtain a permit. The permit would require the PTV sharing company to agree to a number of requirements regarding the maintenance and upkeep of PTVs, the placement and parking of PTVs, as well as other operational requirements explained in the attached presentation.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

Attachments
Ordinance - Personal Transport Vehicles
Draft- Personal Transport Vehicles Permit
Presentation - PTV Pilot Program