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Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Adopting a Policy
Purpose: To authorize the Director of Engineering to adopt rules and regulations for the operation of shared Dockless Vehicles in the public right-of-way.
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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 further recognizes the establishment of rules and regulations to allow Dockless Vehicles to operate in the public right-of-way, for a pilot period of six (6) months, to provide an easy and affordable way to get around the City, may reduce the need for motor vehicle ownership, increase the "first-and- last mile" connection to transit, and reduce single occupancy vehicle trips; and
WHEREAS, the City i...
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