15 mph
Operating Area Types:Operating area: 8 mi2
Areas Where Operation is Prohibited:Devices must not be deployed within: Ocean Front Walk, the beach or beach bike-path, beach parking lots, Third Street Promenade, the Pier or Pier Bridge, public parks, and the waiting, loading and unloading areas of transit stops. Devices must not be deployed on sidewalks or streets with more than a 5% grade incline.
State Standard
Devices must comply with and come within the meaning of devices defined in CVC Section 407.5 (a) CVC and must meet specifications set forth in CVC Sections 21220 – 21235, including but not limited to specifications for brakes, reflectors, and lighting, and all other federal, state, and local requirements applicable to safe operation of motorized scooters.Maximum fleet permitted within jurisdiction: 3,250
Maximum fleet permitted per provider: 750
| Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Application | ||
| Per Vehicle | ARS$ 130 (USD$ 1) | Annually |
| Operating Permit | ARS$ 20,000 (USD$ 123) | Annually |
No application fee; Operator Fee for participation of $20,000 per year, as well as a Per Device Fee of $130 per year for each shared mobility device. Plus a daily PROW use fee of $1/device/day, which will be billed monthly at the beginning of the month.
Payment Method Requirements:
Desirable: Operators offer a means of accessing devices that do not require the use of a smartphone and/or access to a credit or debit card.
Fare Regulation:
Required: establish and promote low-income qualified rates, and provide a system for user sign up and payment that enables easy use of the reduced rates.
Connection to Other Government Goals:
Goals for the Shared Mobility Pilot Program are reflective of the City’s broader sustainability, safety, and mobility objectives, including: diversify mobility options; protect public health and safety; reduce sidewalk, pathway and ADA blockages; reduce emissions from short trips and provide connections to transit
Safe Infrastructure Requirements:
The City will provide a map of designated drop zone locations to the Operators, which they must include in their mobile apps.
Government Parking Requirement:
Prohibited: parking a device blocking sidewalks, curb ramps, ADA access, doorways, and the congested areas like the beach bike path.
Equity Requirements:
Required of operators: establish and promote low-income qualified rates, and provide a system for user sign up and payment that enables easy use of the reduced rates. Encouraged: offer incentives such as education, outreach and payment plans for low-income or other disadvantaged users; offer a means of accessing devices that do not require the use of a smartphone and/or access to a credit or debit card.
Required: customer service enabling members of the public to ask questions, report damaged devices or improper parking, request refunds, or otherwise receive support. Customer service contact information on the device including telephone number, email address, and website location required on each device; includes easily visible placement and a text size that is easily readable from a distance of at least 3 feet.
Data Specification Requirements:
GPS Required? Yes
Data Requirements:
Required: anonymized data reports to the City weekly:
(a) Total users in system by month
(b) Trip number by day, week and month
(c) Detailed, aggregate trip origin/destination information
(d) Trip length and time
(e) Hourly fleet utilization with trip origin or destination in city and within the Downtown area
(f) Hourly device quantities within city and within the Downtown area.
Public data reporting:
Desirable: Publicly accessible API