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College Park officials press e-scooter enforcement, rollout of geofencing and reporting tools
Summary
City staff, contract police and University of Maryland police described enforcement of scooter and e-bike rules, steps to reduce abandoned shared scooters and an app-based reporting process; Veo agreed to geofencing and pickups within the city contract, officials said.
City staff, contract officers and University of Maryland police told a College Park public-safety meeting they are increasing enforcement of electric scooters and e-bikes, pursuing abandoned-share-device complaints and working with vendors on geofencing and pickup requirements.
The focus on micromobility matters because improperly parked or illegally operated devices create pedestrian hazards and contribute to neighborhood complaints, speakers said.
"We've been conducting enforcement for the scooters that's been running — going straight to the crosswalks, operating recklessly," Sergeant Wyndkoop said, adding officers have been conducting traffic stops, issuing citations when warranted and educating riders with warnings.…
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