Joplin, MO
Municipality in Missouri
United States
Joplin, MO is establishing new regulations for short-term rentals to improve guest safety
The Joplin City Council is developing a new ordinance to establish formal rules and regulations for short-term rentals. The new regulations would require property owners to acquire annual operating permits, a certificate of occupancy, an annual business license, and an annual inspection of the rental property. The Council is developing these new rules to make rentals safer for guests and less disruptive to neighbors by preventing property owners from avoiding oversight with special-use permits.
Joplin, MO
United States
Joplin, MO considers a one-year electric rental scooter pilot agreement with Bird Rides Inc.
The City of Joplin is considering launching a one-year pilot project with Bird Rides Inc. to provide electric rental scooters downtown. If approved, Bird Rides plans to provide up to 150 e-scooters for short-trip use within the designated area. The city would be paid a share of the revenue generated by rentals to include a $2,500 lump-sum payment and 15 cents per ride.
Joplin, MO
United States
Joplin, MO considers a proposal from Integrated Roadways Co. to install a smart pavement program
The City of Joplin is considering a proposal from Integrated Roadways Co. to develop and install a smart pavement program. The smart pavement is a system of modular slabs of roadway embedded with integrated sensors that collect and transmit traffic data. The smart pavement could be equipped to charge electric vehicles, operate autonomous vehicles, and provide Wi-Fi/5G services.
Joplin, MO
United States