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Council hears transport update as Bird wins Bloomington micromobility license; Lime rejected
Summary
Transportation Demand Manager Jeff Jackson told council the Board of Public Works awarded Bird the city’s new e-scooter/e-bike license after Bird met updated fee and device-ratio requirements; Lime’s application was rejected over indemnification and fee disputes. Council discussed sidewalk-blocking complaints, enforcement and using fees for corrals.
Jeff Jackson, transportation demand manager for the city of Bloomington, told the council that the Board of Public Works has awarded the city’s new e-scooter and e-bike operating license to Bird and rejected Lime’s application. "That Bird met our requirements while Lime decided not to amend their application," Jackson said, citing Lime’s requested changes to indemnification language and a request to pay a prorated one‑time fee rather than the city’s required amount.
Jackson told council members Bird agreed to the city’s…
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