Entities operating shared active transportation programs within the City limits shall comply with the following regulations. Non-compliance with these regulations may result in the revocation of their permit:
(A) Small vehicles shall not be parked on a sidewalk or any other place if the parking impedes normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic and shall be placed at an existing, City-approved shared active transportation station, a bicycle rack, an approved shared demarcated drop zone, other permanent fixture meant for the placement of small vehicles, or in the landscaping/buffer area (as defined in § 6-5-5-4).
(B) Damaged, abandoned, or improperly placed small vehicles in the public right-of-way shall be removed within 24 hours of the local contact being notified of the improper placement. Failure to remove damaged, abandoned, or improperly placed small vehicles shall result in a fine, a minimum of $250 per small vehicle per day. Every small vehicle must have the ability to be remotely disabled in the case that it is reported to be damaged or unsafe for use.
(C) The City has the right to request the temporary removal of all small vehicles from specific locations in the event of emergencies, special events, or regular street maintenance. Removal under such conditions must take place within 24 hours of the request.
(D) The City shall have the right, but no obligation, to remove any abandoned, unattended or improperly placed small vehicle that is, in the sole opinion of the City, a safety hazard or an impediment to access ensured by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City shall have the right to charge a removal and storage fee for any vehicles removed for these reasons.
(E) All small vehicles must comply with safety standards established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the American Society for Testing and Materials, and all other applicable federal, state, and city safety standards.
(F) All small vehicles must have, and clearly display, a unique, permanent identification number. Each small vehicle must have a visible customer service phone number.
(G) For all electric-assist small vehicles, the maximum motor-assist speed shall be 15 mph.
(H) Each entity must agree in writing to defend, save harmless and indemnify the City and any officer or employee of the City relating to any liabilities that may arise from the entity's operation of its shared active transportation program within the municipal limits.
(I) The shared active transportation operator must provide the City with the geofenced area of operation for approval.
(1) At the City’s request, operators must geofence special parking zones, special events, and other locations within 48 hours of notice.
(2) Operators must comply with geofencing requests to prohibit vehicle use in locations prohibited by the City.
(3) Operators shall include an in-app explanation of geofencing, both area designations and the process that is initiated if a user enters a restricted area.
(J) The shared active transportation operator shall provide contact information for local, on the ground empioyee(s) who will be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week to monitor the fleet on a daily basis, promptly respond to any issues that may arise, and deal with overall management of the fleet.
(Ord. 2018-021; Am. Ord. 2024-022)