Bike Sharing
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L.A. City Public Works Committee Approves Proposed Regulations for E-Scooters, Bike-Share
Rules for shared e-scooters, e-bikes, dockless bike-share next go to the full city council
August 15, 2018
Santa Monica City Proposal Would Leave Dockless E-Bike and E-Scooter Operations in Hands of Ride Hail Giants
Santa Monica city staff released recommendations for granting four exclusive shared mobility device permits. Neither Bird nor Lime were selected.
August 10, 2018
Metro Board Discusses Bike-Share; Report and Transit-Bike Transfers Both Due in September
Bike-share walk-up usage is up since Metro lowered prices, nonetheless the program faces an important decision point this September.
July 27, 2018
Metro Bike Share Update: Cheaper Prices, Bye Pasadena, Hello USC
This week, Metro cut its bike-share prices in half. The system is closing in Pasadena, and expanding in the USC area.
July 13, 2018
T-Committee Approves Regulations For Dockless Bike-Share, E-Bikes, E-Scooter Pilot
Initial fleet size will be 3000. Area restrictions have been eliminated, though fleet size incentives push devices to disadvantaged areas.
July 2, 2018
Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Rejects Hard Cap on E-Scooters, Moves Forward with 16-Month Shared Mobility Pilot
Santa Monica rejected a proposed 500 devices per operator cap on e-scooters and e-bikes while approving new shared mobility pilot regulations
June 13, 2018
Santa Monica Proposes Regulations For E-Scooters, E-Bikes
Santa Monica is proposing a 16-month pilot for three operators to run limited e-scooter/e-bike operations
June 8, 2018
Transpo Committee Update: Dockless, Parking Meter Return, Arts District
T-Committee approved parking meter revenue return and funding to design an Arts District Metro station. DoBi regs are still in flux, returning soon.
May 23, 2018
L.A. City T-Committee to Discuss Dockless Bike-Share Regulations This Wednesday
The current proposal refines specifics, and adds equity policies and pricing - it would apply to shared mobility fleets including DoBi, electric-assist bicycles, and electric scooters.
May 21, 2018
Metro Committee Approves Cutting Bike-Share Prices, Expanding System
If board approves, Metro Bike-Share would cost $1.75 for single-rides, starting as early as August. The system would also expand soon near DTLA and Venice.
May 18, 2018