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Committee urges rapid rollout of sidewalk‑detection tech and stronger compliance for scooter and bike‑share operators
Summary
After a two‑hour hearing and extensive public comment, the committee amended and approved a resolution urging SFMTA and permittees to implement sidewalk‑detection technology, strengthen enforcement and report timelines; the committee passed the amendment unanimously and continued the related hearing.
A long hearing on shared mobility on Dec. 6 produced a unanimous committee vote to send an amended resolution to the full Board urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and permittees to accelerate measures to reduce illegal sidewalk riding, improve parking compliance and strengthen rider accountability.
Supervisor Peskin framed the hearing around pedestrian safety, particularly for seniors and people with disabilities, and sought concrete timelines for technology and enforcement. Kate Torren, SFMTA director of taxis, access and mobility services, told the committee the MTA’s current permit program (through 6/30/2022) authorizes three permittees — Lime (2,000 devices), Spin (2,000)…
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