The Ordinance includes amendments to Chapter 10 of the Code of the City of Orlando, to issue a limited number of permits for micromobility services through a Request for Proposal “RFP” process. The changes will ensure continuous services for residents. The first reading of this ordinance was heard on November 8, 2021.

Based on outcomes from the pilot program and review of other peer city programs, additional procedural and administrative updates to the micromobility program are provided, including:

• Increasing ride fee from $0.25 to $0.30 for scooter trips
• Establishing uniform speed of 10mph for all scooters (brings seated scooters down from 15mph and allows riding on sidewalk)
• Reducing relocation time from 2 hours to 1 hour
• Adding option to implement administrative fines ($100 per violation) for violations of the chapter such as failure to comply with relocation timing and restaging requirements
• Other administerial updates, including expanding the Transportation Director’s authority to administer the programs for bicycle and scooter sharing services

No fiscal impact.

Adopting Ordinance No. 2021-79 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City upon final review and approval by the City Attorney.