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Commissioners flag scooter safety questions as Lime extension placed on consent

Grand Rapids Fiscal Committee · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Commissioner Purdue raised helmet and safety concerns about Lime scooters while the committee approved a no-cost, one-year extension for the Lime mobility contract so staff can issue a request for proposals; staff said tabling could interrupt service at contract end.

During consideration of the bid list, commissioners discussed safety concerns related to the city's shared-mobility vendor, Lime. The CFO noted the proposed contract extension is a no-cost, one-year continuation while staff prepares an RFP to evaluate other providers.

Commissioner Purdue requested that the item be removed from consent…

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