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Explore the key provisions of the Shared Mobility Operator License, including fleet size limitations and distribution requirements. Learn how the Minimum Utilization Rate drives decisions on fleet adjustments and compliance with regulations to enhance mobility services.
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2019-905 Regulations for Dockless Shared Mobility Operators Sonya Seeder, Administrator of Bureau of License and Permit Services Dept. of Business & Neighborhood Services
Shared Mobility Operator License Overview • Proposal 120 amended the Code to establish a license for Shared Mobility Operators. • Adopted by the City County Council on July 16, 2018 and codified as Section 905 of the Revised Code. • Created a business license for Shared Mobility Operators • Currently 5 licensed Shared Mobility Operators
How was the regulation created? • These issues have been discussed across multiple city agencies since June 2018. We have been having conversations with the companies about regulations since that time and have invited companies to submit model regulations • These regulations are largely data driven • Reviewed the rules and regulations of multiple cities and contacted outside jurisdictions • Looked to Louisville Metro as an example and talked through their successes and challenges
Why now? • Scooters started operating under a license in September • We have been collecting and analyzing data since that time • RFQ for a third party analytics tool to assist with monitoring and enforcement
Issues not addressed by this regulation • Riding on sidewalks or greenways • Parking issues • Fees or fines • Wearing helmets • Rider behavior
What does the regulation do? • This regulation is largely driven by utilization and distribution requirements • The ability to increase or decrease fleet sizes is tied directly to utilization and distribution • Limits the amount of Shared Mobility Operators to six • Provides percentages for distribution requirements
System Size • The decision to increase or decrease a system size (fleet size) is largely determined by the Minimum Utilization Rate (MUR) and compliance with distribution requirements in both high utilization and access zones • Must comply in order to have more devices • The decision is also based upon all available data, including seasonal shifts, special events, compliance with rules and regulations, compliance with ADA standards, parking complaints, accident reports, delinquent payments, and community outreach
Minimum Utilization Rate (MUR) MUR = rides/available fleet MUR = rides/devices deployed
Distribution Requirements Devices placed in Access Zones do not count towards an operators MUR calculation
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