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City to keep scooter moratorium in place and begin exploring contract model; curb management study launches public input
Summary
Staff recommended keeping the vendor cap at two and beginning a transition from license/permit to a contract model for scooters, while launching a curb‑management study to create typologies and prioritize curb uses; staff cited improved trip‑per‑device metrics and fewer parking complaints since the moratorium.
City staff told the Mobility Committee on Dec. 2 they will keep the moratorium limiting micro‑mobility vendors to two operators while initiating a process to move from the existing license/permit approach to a contract‑based procurement model.
Mike Kimbrough, shared mobility services program manager, summarized data showing a roughly 6% increase in trips year‑to‑date compared with the previous year and a decline in 3‑1‑1 and parking enforcement complaints, which staff said indicates devices are being used more and parked less. Kimbrough said the moratorium began April 1, 2024, and that peer cities commonly operate with two vendors. He recommended starting the solicitation process to allow vendors to compete for longer‑term contracts, which staff said could include performance requirements (corral installation, app education, labor standards) and reduce ongoing permitting workload.
Council members asked about timeline for an RFP and additional contract requirements; staff estimated an optimistic schedule of roughly one year to complete procurement and transition to a contract model. Committee members suggested the contract could require vendors to provide and maintain designated corrals and meet labor or service quality standards; staff replied that a contract model would give the city greater ability to require such conditions compared with the current director's rules and permit regime.
Separately, Joseph Fauhrdri (Park Enterprise Manager, Transportation & Public Works) briefed the committee on a curb‑management study to develop a policy framework and typology for curb uses (entertainment districts, commercial centers, neighborhood mobility corridors). Staff said they have eight study locations, have completed stakeholder outreach and a curbside summit, and will launch a public survey in December, with an internal draft planned for April/May and a final draft expected in June.
Committee members discussed whether the city could charge vendors to reserve corral spaces, the public‑benefit rationale for dedicated curb loops, and technology solutions for short‑term drop‑off/pick‑up coordination. Staff said they will explore procurement language and legal considerations and continue outreach to vendors and communities as the contract model and curb study progress.
