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Council Committees approve assessment of personal delivery devices after industry testimony and DOT liability questions
Summary
Los Angeles City Council committees approved a motion to assess the city’s personal delivery devices program after industry testimony urged continued piloting and LADOT staff addressed liability and accessibility questions; DOT said operators indemnify the city and staff will report back with recommendations.
The Transportation Committee and Public Works Committee on Oct. 22 approved a motion directing a review of the city’s personal delivery devices program, after industry representatives urged continued piloting and Los Angeles Department of Transportation staff answered questions about liability and community outreach.
The motion by Councilmember Hernandez (to Martinez) asks LADOT to assess the personal delivery devices (PDD) pilot, identify recommended improvements, and provide a report back to the council. The committees approved the motion during the Transportation Committee roll call after a quorum was reached.
Why it matters: The motion will shape rules and oversight for sidewalk delivery robots and similar devices at a time when private companies are expanding…
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