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Scooters Technology would be tapped to improve the scooter
program. Geofencing would be used to impose the
City staff is finalizing new regulations that should bring more
restrictions on where scooters may operate. A photo ID
consistency and safety to the use of scooters in Fort Lauderdale.
would need to be scanned into a smartphone app in order
More than 1 million rides have occurred since the city to verify the user is at least 18 years old.
allowed scooters on our streets a year ago. That’s a lot of
people who like their availability, but still their use has also Higher fees would be charged to cover the city’s cost of
created hazards for pedestrians and cars. The City administering the program.
Commission has wanted to better integrate scooters to Our goal is to have a community where scooters can co-
resolve these problems. exist with pedestrians and cars. When we enact these
regulations, we will take a major step in that direction.
The regulations would permanently restrict their use on the
barrier island as well as other areas where many In closing, I wish everyone a happy holiday season. Please
pedestrians walk such as Las Olas Boulevard and Riverwalk. partake of the city’s various festivities from our holiday lighting
events to our New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown. n
New recommendations being considered include reducing
the number of operators and fleet sizes, limiting speed, Sincerely,
implementing corrals where scooters are parked, requiring
operators to address issues quicker, and implementing a Dean Trantalis
new permit application process. Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale

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