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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XXIX ENTITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS" OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH A PERMIT PROCESS FOR THE OPERATION OF SHARED DOCKLESS VEHICLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Deferred 6PSF-c 031721
Deferred 6PSF-a (s)032321
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark (the "City"), recognizes the growth of new mobility technologies and their potential to help the City achieve its goals in equity, livability, and sustainability enumerated in the mobility element of the 2012 Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City views shared mobility services as a means to achieve the goals in the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's 2045 long-range plan, including the provision of dynamic transportation systems responsive to all current and future travelers; enhanced system coordination, efficiency, overall safety and connectivity; among others; and,
WHEREAS, the City finds that shared mobility services can link underserved populations to jobs, schools, housing, health care facilities, grocery stores, mass transit and other essential services; complement the use of public transportation; and create attractive, vibrant, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods where people can live, shop, work, and play without relying on automobiles; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that shared mobility services provide a needed service to low-income neighborhoods facing lengthy commutes, and help lower combined housing and transportation costs for the same; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it necessary to regulate shared mobility services, to maintain affordability for low-income individuals, and so that those without credit cards or bank accounts can pay by cash; and
WHEREAS, the City deems that shared mobility services reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in low-income communities of color that face a ...
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