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Columbus moves toward contracting Veo for micromobility; code change to Chapter 904 would embed pedestrian-access rules
Summary
City staff said they selected Veo Rides Inc. to operate a consolidated shared mobility program and proposed code amendments to Chapter 904 to prioritize pedestrian access and ADA ramp clearance; the code change (ordinance 2851-2024) and a contract extension (ordinance 3088) are scheduled for council.
City transportation staff told a committee the city plans to change how it governs shared mobility devices, moving from a multi-vendor permit system under Chapter 904 to a direct-contract model with a single operator to improve oversight and reduce obstruction of sidewalks and ADA ramps.
Justin Goodwin, Administrator for Mobility and Parking Services in the Department of Public Service, said the city selected Veo Rides Inc. as the vendor recommended by a regional RFP process and that a related ordinance will authorize a…
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