(A) Every entity operating a shared active transportation program within the City limits must have an active City business license.
(B) Prior to offering any small vehicle service within any public right-of-way, every entity operating a shared active transportation program within the City limits must receive city approval to operate within the right-of-way. In order to be eligible for approval, each entity must provide:
(1) Proof of liability insurance that names the city as an additional insured, and demonstrating minimum coverage as required by the City.
(2) The contact information of a locally-based manager or operations staff member who can respond to city requests, emergencies, or other issues at any time.
(3) A listing of every location where the shared mobility stations are to be placed, including scaled diagrams, if applicable. Approval from the City must be obtained for each mobility station location. The City reserves the right to deny a location for present and future municipal or safety reasons.
(C) For all non-publicly funded programs, the City shall charge a fee for the following items. The City may reduce any applicable fees if the permit applicant is able to verify they provide equity and inclusion programming to offer low-income customers a reduced operating fee and alternative options for payment and accessing the services:
(1) Each permit application shall be $4,000.00 annually.
(2) An annual fee for each station (if applicable), authorized by the City within any city owned property, public space, or right-of-way shall be $40.00.
(3) An annual fee per small vehicle in service shall be $75.00.
(4) An established $0.10 per trip fee.
(5) An annual application fee of $150.00.
All funds collected from subsection 8-3-5-3(C) shall be use for infrastructure improvements related to pedestrian and share active transportation movement and the City’s costs related to maintenance and oversight of any shared active transportation.
(D) The following data and privacy standards shall be applicable:
(1) Each system shall provide new users an in-app, email, and text notice upon initial user registration outlining that a variety of data, including location data and individual trips taken, is collected and used for service, operational, or marketing purposes if applicable. The notice shall direct users to a full privacy policy.
(2) System data collected by each company shall be provided to the City on a regular basis in a format and time schedule as agreed upon by the City.
(3) The City retains the right to request aggregate data on system use and aspects of system operation including but not limited to parking complaints, damaged or lost small vehicles, and reported crashes.
(E) Each City approval shall be valid for a period of five years, and, upon approval of the City, may be renewed in one-year increments, unless terminated by the City. The City shall conduct an annual review to ensure compliance set forth in § 8-3-5-1. If any company is found to be in violation of the provisions set forth in § 8-3-5-1, the City may take appropriate actions, including but not limited to revocation of the operating permit.
(F) It is unlawful for any shared active transportation company to offer or manage small vehicles except in conformance with the requirements of these §§ 8-3-5-1 et seq. Any violations of these §§ 8-3-5-1 et seq. are subject to the penalty provisions of § 1-1-99, and further subject to any other penalties or remedies provided by law or in equity.
(G) All shared active transportation companies will be required to cap all small vehicles at 1,000 units within the boundaries of operation in the City.
(Ord. 2018-021; Am. Ord. 2024-022)