Davenport, IA is drafting an ordinance to approve a pilot of the Bird e-scooter rental service

Davenport, IA Bird e-scooter rental service pilot

Planning

The City of Davenport is drafting an ordinance to allow the electric scooter company Bird to offer a rental service to residents. If approved, the pilot project would include approximately 150 e-scooters to provide a micro-mobility transportation option in restricted zones. Bird would pay the city five cents for every user ride on a quarterly basis and children ages 12 to 17 would only be allowed to use the scooters if accompanied by an adult.

Policy Public Private Partnership (PPP)Electric Vehicle Micro-Mobility

Davenport, IA

Municipality in Iowa

United States

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Davenport, Iowa, Weighs Electric Scooter Ordinance

Davenport is debating whether to join other cities in Iowa and the country in approving the expansion of e-scooter company Bird. Scooters can be a great micro-mobility option, but they come with potential concerns.

Davenport, Iowa, Weighs Electric Scooter Ordinance - News Break

(TNS) — Davenport residents could have a new mode of transportation to get around downtown and the Hilltop area this summer. Two Davenport aldermen are working with the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would allow an electric scooter rental service to come to Davenport. Aldermen Matt Dohrmann, Ward...

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