Tampa Bay
St. Pete to take next step in launching e-scooter program
The proposed ordinance would require dedicated parking areas.
The proposed ordinance would require dedicated parking areas.
High winds could have turned the scooters into dangerous projectiles.
"A huge win for multi-modal transportation in Florida."
“This legislation provides clarity to cities regarding how e-scooters can operate legally in their communities"
Scooters could soon be allowed in bike lanes.
Both bills received significant amendments.
Both bills would get scooters off the sidewalk and onto the asphalt.
Local governments will be able to set limits, or opt out of scooter rentals altogether.
Instead of having 1,800 scooters with three vendors, four vendors will provide 2,400 scooters.
“These devices could go wherever a bike could go and must follow traffic signal laws.”
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