This resolution encourages bike and scooter share companies in San Francisco to improve rider compliance with existing rules and calls for the city’s transportation agency to create stricter permit conditions for future programs to enhance public safety, especially for vulnerable groups. It aims to ensure safer use of these shared transportation options for everyone.
Resolution urging permittees of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs to implement measures to advance rider compliance with existing terms and conditions of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Program requirements, and urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and its Board of Directors to establish new permit terms and conditions for future permits that further serve the goal of ensuring the public health and safety of pedestrians, seniors, and people with disabilities.
How it got here
This legislation originated from concerns about compliance and safety in San Francisco's Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs.
The Board adopted an ordinance amending the Transportation Code to establish a violation for bicycles in the Stationless Bicycle Share Program parked without a permit.
The Board expanded the permit requirement to include Powered Scooters as part of the Powered Scooter Share Program.
Supervisor Peskin introduced a resolution urging compliance measures for Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs to protect public safety.
The proposed legislation was referred to relevant city departments for review and input.
The committee reviewed the resolution, made amendments, and recommended it for adoption.
The Board adopted the resolution urging compliance measures for the Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, allowing it to become effective without her approval.
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