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Board grants Bird the city license for shared scooters and e-bikes; staff to monitor fleet and usage
Summary
The Board approved an annual license allowing Bird to operate shared electric scooters and e-bikes in Bloomington. Staff said Bird currently has 500 units deployed and will add 200 by Oct. 1 to meet a 700-unit requirement; staff outlined reporting, enforcement and measures such as corrals and fines to address sidewalk parking and accessibility.
The Board of Public Works on Sept. 9 approved a micro-mobility license application that will allow Bird to operate shared electric scooters and e-bikes in the city under a one-provider arrangement.
Jeff Jackson of the Department of Economic and Sustainable Development recommended awarding Bird another annual license. Jackson reported that Bird logged just over 58,000…
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