Municipal Policy Committee – February 27, 2018

Municipal Policy Committee – February 27, 2018

Bike sharing – bikes available for hourly rental Docked vs. dockless Metroplex dockless bike businesses

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Ofo (yellow) LimeBike (green) Spin (orange) Vbike (silver with yellow wheels) Mobike (silver with orange wheels)

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Zagster – UTA Campus B-cycle – Fair Park City of Arlington, Texas

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Started in summer 2017 Significant public opposition December 7, 2017 meeting with bike companies January 19, 2018 letter from City Manager

City of Arlington, Texas

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Commuting between apartments and light rail stations Ordinance modeled on Alameda, CA Presented draft to Council on February 12th Ordinance and permit on agenda for approval on February 26th

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Ask Arlington app – tipped over bikes Mayor and Council Office Community Development and Planning – bikes on private property

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Utilize existing ROW use agreement process to regulate number and location of bikes Direct communication with bike companies to resolve complaints & issues Allow market to develop for a period of time and then determine if there is a need to regulate Seek a regional approach through the Council of Governments or other avenue Develop ordinance City of Arlington, Texas

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