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Council schedules study session to explore scooters, bikes and an electric van shuttle pilot
Summary
Council approved a staff-coordinated study session to evaluate micro-mobility options (rental bikes and scooters), an electric van shuttle pilot (Lakewood Rides), and grant-readiness for RTD partnership funds; the motion passed 11–0.
Councilor Nystrom asked the council to hold a study session to discuss micro-mobility (rental bikes and scooters) and microtransit options including an electric van shuttle pilot called Lakewood Rides. The item is part of the Sustainability Advisory Committee work plan, and councilors said they want to prepare for RTD partnership grant opportunities and explore funding options.
Councilors referenced a prior 2019 ordinance authorizing scooters and discussed the need to balance insurance and operational requirements with pilot flexibility. The request for a study session passed unanimously, 11–0; staff will coordinate participants, legal questions (insurance) and potential funding sources ahead of the session.
