E‑scooter pilot had low utilization; Bird withdrew and council will keep pilot framework in place for future regulation

Jan 13, 2025

Town transportation staff reported average deployment of about 14 scooters (peak ~30) under Vienna’s shared mobility device pilot; Bird has withdrawn and geofenced the town. Council discussed retaining the pilot (an administrative action) to regulate future vendors rather than adopting a permanent ordinance now.

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Daniel Jinx, the town’s transportation engineer, briefed the council on the shared‑mobility device (SMD) pilot program and asked whether the council wished to continue the pilot or pursue a permanent ordinance.

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