Resolution 42-23 (2)RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
GOVERNMENT FORMS & SUPPLIES 844-224-3338 FORM NO. 30045
42-23
Resolution No. Passed , 20
A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE MICRO-MOBILITY
DEMONSTRATION PILOT AND TO PERMIT THE
OPERATION OF LOW-SPEED MICRO-MOBILITY
DEVICES ON LOW-SPEED STREETS, BIKE LANES,
SIDEWALKS AND SHARED-USE PATHS FOR AN
ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH PERIOD
WHEREAS, Council passed Resolution 18-22 on April 11, 2022 authorizing City
Staff to proceed with allowing micro-mobility devices to operate on streets,
sidewalks, and shared use paths for a duration of twelve months which expires on
May 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the micro-mobility demonstration pilot operating conditions have been
modified to be responsive to public feedback, including end-of-ride designated
parking, restricting travel on roadways with a speed limit higher than 25 miles per
hour and within parking garages; and
WHEREAS, the end-of-ride designated parking has resulted in a neat and orderly
parking system for the scooters; and
WHEREAS, the current boundary of the pilot project does not provide connectivity
to all of Dublin’s destinations, places and events; and
WHEREAS, the current boundary is small in comparison to other similar markets
that promote the use of micro-mobility devices; and
WHEREAS, in order to increase connectivity and obtain additional data, it is
beneficial to expand the pilot project boundaries and extend the duration of the
pilot program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State
of Ohio, “1 __ of its elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to extend the duration of the
Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot and permit the operation of low-speed micro-mobility
devices on streets with a speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour or lower, sidewalks and
Shared-use paths for an additional twelve months. The approval of changes thereto by
those officials, and their character as not being substantially adverse to the City, shall be
evidenced conclusively by their execution thereof.
Section 2. The City Manager, the Clerk of Council, the Director of Law, the Director of
Finance, or other appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized to prepare and sign
all agreements and instruments and to take any other actions as may be appropriate to
implement this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect on June 1, 2023.
f
Passed this __Z2L°~ day of AV lows , 2023. The Zt
Mayor — Préésiding Officer /
red l Ae!
Clenyar Coyficil (
ATT
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., City Manager
Date: May 16, 2023
Initiated By: Jean-Ellen Willis, PE, Director of Transportation and Mobility
J.M. Rayburn, AICP, Planner II
Re: Resolution 42-23 - Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Project - Phase 2 and
Time Extension
Summary
Resolution 42-23 will allow to proceed with Phase 2 of the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot.
Phase 2 proposes to expand the pilot boundaries to the City’s municipal boundaries, incorporates
new operational parameters and extends the pilot project another twelve months.
Background
At the October 24, 2022 City Council meeting, staff provided an update on the Micro-mobility
Demonstration Pilot. Meeting materials are attached for reference. Staff documented the progress
of the pilot and Council supported changes to the pilot based on community survey results and
feedback documented by Dublin Police.
Staff Analysis
2022 Performance Overview
On July 25, 2022 Council approved the Dublin Strategic Framework which established a goal of
making Dublin the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice. In advancement
of these visionary goals, Council approved a Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Project. A fleet of
approximately 35 Bird scooters launched in Dublin on May 1, 2022. Between May 1st and
December 31st, 2022 a total of 4,212 unique riders completed 7,064 rides, travelling a total of
17,432 miles. Based on Bird’s calculations, this represents nearly 2.5 metric tonnes of CO2
emissions saved.
In addition to the environmental sustainability benefit, the pilot also helped reduce vehicular traffic
and driving time for the community. According to a 2021 report by the North American Bikeshare
and Scootershare Association (NABSA), an estimated 37% of shared micro-mobility trips replaced a
car. As micro-mobility ridership grows, a proportionate reduction of CO2 emissions and traffic
congestion is anticipated.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017-1090
Phone: 614.410.4400 • Fax: 614.410.4490 Memo
Figure 1: 2022 Metrics for Bird scooters in Dublin
Memo re. Resolution 42-23 - Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Program – Phase 2
May 16, 2023
Page 2 of 5
Use of Bird scooters peaked in the summer months of 2022. As Figure 2 shows, the decrease in
the number of monthly rides coincides with college students returning to school and the beginning
of fall weather. Bird transitioned to winter operations in November due to a decrease in ridership
associated with the colder weather. During this hibernation period, all Bird scooters were stored
indoors. Bird scooter operations resumed within the Phase 1 boundaries on March 27, 2023. At the
time of the writing, a total of 470 unique riders completed 926 rides, travelling a total of 1,818
miles since March 27, 2023.
Operational Changes During Hibernation
At the October 24, 2022 meeting, Council was supportive of staff incorporating additional
operational parameters into the program. These include:
1. Restricting Bird scooters from riding in the travel lanes of roadways that have a speed limit
higher than 25 miles per hour.
2. Restricting Bird scooters from riding on W. Bridge Street between Darby Street/Mill Lane
and Blacksmith Lane and on High Street between Rock Cress Parkway and John Wright
Lane.
3. Requiring mandatory compliance for scooter parking at bike racks and other designated
parking areas in the operating zone.
4. Creating a special identification for scooter parking.
5. Continuing public education campaign.
6. Extending the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot another twelve months.
Staff implemented these changes during the hibernation period in cooperation with the Dublin
Police Department. The operating updates are shown in Figures 3 and 4 on the next page.
Figure 2: Number of Rides of Bird Scooters in Dublin (2022)
Memo re. Resolution 42-23 - Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Program – Phase 2
May 16, 2023
Page 3 of 5
Figure 3 shows an example of the No Ride Zone in the travel lanes of roadways with a posted
speed limit higher than 25 miles per hour. The example shown centers on the intersection of
Muirfield Drive and Sells Mill Drive/Mojave Street. The No Ride Zone is shaded in gray and is
designed to allow scooters to cross restricted roadways at intersections. The No Ride Zone does
not extend to the curbs of Muirfield Drive because GPS-enabled devices are typically accurate to
within a 16-foot radius under open sky. Their accuracy worsens near buildings, bridges and trees.
Therefore, a 20-foot buffer from all sidewalks and shared use paths is in place to uphold the
roadway restriction while minimizing any service disruptions to scooter riders using an adjacent
sidewalk or shared use path.
Figure 4 is a screenshot of the rider restrictions in the Bird app. In this example, Longshore Street,
Riverside Drive and all parking garages are displayed as grey polygons, which indicate No Ride
Zones. An overlay called a Designated Parking Required Zone was added to the Phase 1 operating
zone and is shown shaded in red. To end a scooter ride, the user must move the Bird scooter to a
designated parking spot labeled with a white “P” in a black-colored icon.
Since Bird resumed scooter operations on March 27, 2023, staff has received zero complaints from
the Dublin Police or the GoDublin app regarding scooter operations and parking. Figure 5 on the
next page document examples of scooter parking compliance from a recent audit on May 9, 2023.
The findings from the audit indicate a successful implementation of mandatory parking changes
enacted during the winter months.
Figure 3: No Ride Zone on roads with a
speed limit higher than 25 miles per hour
Figure 4: No Ride Zones and Mandatory
Parking Locations
Map Legend
No Ride Zone
Designated
Parking
Required Zone
Designated
Parking Spot P
Memo re. Resolution 42-23 - Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Program – Phase 2
May 16, 2023
Page 4 of 5
Compliant scooter parking on N.
Riverview Street
Compliant scooter parking at N.
High Street & Rock Cress Pkwy
Compliant scooter parking at
Banker Dr. & Longshore Street
Potential Special Identification for e-Scooter Parking Locations
Staff partnered with Bird on mandatory compliance for scooter parking at
bike racks and other designated parking areas, as well as a special
identification for scooter parking. Figure 6 shows the proposed pavement
marking design to identify scooter parking. In the event that consistent
non-compliance in scooter parking is observed, staff will plan to place
these at various locations, as needed.
A map of the of public bike racks across the City is included as an
attachment for your reference to show where scooter parking will be
allowed.
An e-bike is part of the design in anticipation of CoGo Bike Share’s expansion
into Dublin this summer. The local CoGo fleet will be comprised of both traditional
bikes and peddle-assist e-bikes. A unique feature of the CoGo e-bikes is that they have a built-in
bike lock giving the rider an option between ending a ride at a CoGo docking station or at a public
bike rack.
Public Education Campaign
As part of the continuing public education campaign discussed at the October 24, 2022 meeting,
staff refined information on the pilot and Bird scooters on the City’s website
(https://dublinohiousa.gov/mobility/) and hosted four public safety workshops focused on scooter
safety and etiquette. Workshops occurred in February and March of 2023 and were promoted
through the Dublin News Now newsletter and Dublin Mobility Newsletter. A total of seven residents
attended. Staff believes the low turnout at these events was due to time of year. Staff will hold
three safety workshops during the months of May and June as these months have the highest
scooter use. Rather than holding these indoors, staff will host guided scooter rides that incorporate
scooter safety through Bridge Park and Historic Dublin given the various rider restrictions in place.
This will allow staff to reach the public when the topic is top-of-mind and riders can learn first-
hand how to scoot safely. Additional guided scooter rides will be scheduled, as needed. Scooter
safety will be the focus at the Mobility Concierge at Riverside Crossing Park on June 23, 2023, with
educational materials available during all concierge events.
Staff plans to publish a post-pilot survey online to gather feedback regarding the Micro-mobility
Demonstration Pilot and identify preferences for conditions of scooter use and future operations.
Figure 6: Potential pavement
marking for scooter parking
Figure 5: Scooter Parking Audit
Memo re. Resolution 42-23 - Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Program – Phase 2
May 16, 2023
Page 5 of 5
Alignment with Community Priorities and Council Goals
The most recent Community Attitudes Survey revealed that 90 percent of respondents agreed that
increasing the City’s mobility options for all residents should be a medium to high priority.
Furthermore, the Strategic Framework adopted in 2022 establishes the goal of being the most
connected community and micro-mobility options are a component.
Citywide Expansion
In support of the Strategic Framework, Phase 2 of
the Micro- mobility Demonstration Pilot calls for
citywide expansion of the pilot boundaries, as
shown in Figure 6. An expansion of the pilot
boundaries will connect all of Dublin’s destinations,
places and events via micro-mobility options.
Given that the current pilot boundary is small in
comparison to other markets, Bird is supportive of
citywide expansion. Dublin also has a growing pool
of destinations to reach via scooter.
All the same rules will apply to the Phase 2
expansion as are currently in place for the Phase 1
pilot boundary.
Should the project expand citywide, the company
plans to increase the active fleet from 35 scooters
to 125 scooters, which is consistent with the information presented to the Public Services
Committee at the February 16, 2022 meeting. The Dublin-based Bird fleet manager has provided
excellent service to date, demonstrating fast response times and communicating directly with staff.
The same level of service is anticipated with a citywide expansion.
Recommendation
Given the operational improvements, success with mandatory parking locations, and connections
to additional destinations, places and events, staff recommends Council adoption of Resolution 42-
23 authorizing the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot to proceed to Phase 2 and extending the
project for an additional twelve month period.
Figure 9: Anticipated Phase 2 Boundary Scooter Metrics
Figure 6: Map of pilot phases
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, City Manager
Date: October 18, 2022
Initiated By: Jean-Ellen Willis, PE, Director of Transportation and Mobility
J.M. Rayburn, Planner II
Re: Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Project Update
Background
The recommendations of the Frantz Road Alternative Transportation Lane Study, combined with
the interest of Bird to operate in Dublin, led to the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot presented at
the November 2021 meeting of the Public Services Committee. Staff received favorable feedback
from the Committee and followed up in February 2022 with information regarding the pilot
boundaries, timeline, Bird e-scooters phasing, speed restrictions, parking management, and
sidewalk congestion mitigation.
At the April 12, 2022 City Council meeting, staff presented the micro-mobility demonstration pilot
proposal, which was consistent with the discussions and feedback from the Public Services
Committee. Staff requested Council temporarily permit the operation of low-speed micro-mobility
devices, such as Bird e-scooters. Dublin City Council voted unanimously to proceed with the pilot
and directed staff to report back before expanding the pilot citywide.
Accordingly, staff is providing the following information to document the progress of the pilot.
Topics covered include a Phase 1 pilot overview and Bird scooter operations. An online survey was
published in August per the request of City Council from the April 12, 2022 meeting. Staff is
recommending changes to the pilot based on survey results and complaints documented by Dublin
Police.
Phase 1 Demonstration Pilot Overview
Phase 1 of the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot
began on May 1, 2022 in recognition of National Bike
Month. The pilot launched a fleet of 30 scooters within
the defined Phase 1 boundaries, as shown in Figure 1
on the right. During this phase, staff worked with Bird
to monitor, audit and test the operations of Bird
scooters. Based on feedback from Dublin Police and
staff test rides, operational changes were made to
enhance public safety and mitigate inappropriate use
of Bird scooters. Dublin staff coordinated with Bird on
the communications plan to encourage safety for both
pedestrians and users of micro-mobility devices.
In order to understand better ridership characteristics
and public opinion of the pilot, Bird provided access to
a data dashboard on Tableau and staff conducted an
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017-1090
Phone: 614.410.4400 • Fax: 614.410.4490 Memo
Figure 1: Pilot Boundaries for Phase 1 (purple)
and proposed CoGo Stations (green)
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of _--=-================--..... D~t~J b~li~n=C~ityt:::C~o ..... uwnu..c ..... i '-====================~M~e=:eting
BARRETI BROTHER.5 ·DAYTON, OHIO Form 610::::...1 --:::::::::=====---
Held October 24 , 2022 Page 8 of 12
Waiving Competitive Bidding and Declaring Sole Source and Authorizing the
City Manager to Accept Columbus Fibernet's Proposal for the Purpose of
Fiber Installation
Ms. Alutto introdu ced the Reso lution.
Mr. Farrar stated that he is discussing phase 2 of a 3-phase project building out fiber in
southwest Dub lin and the West Innovation District (WID). This area is between Shi er
Rings and Woerner Temple Roads where this is currently a gap . Th is will provide a
diverse path and add ition a l redundancy in the area. It will allow the extension of the
Dublink transport down Shier Rings up to Cosgray. Staff is asking work be done by
Fische l Compan y/Co lumbu s Fibernet/Dublink LLC have been continu ally working with
us making sure Fib er is maintained and works with current right of way sy stem.
Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that there was thought of pre -p urchasing fiber, as it was
getting scarce. She asked about this pricing compared to pre-inflation prices. Mr.
Farrar responded that costs have signifi cantly in creased. Staff is monitoring that
closely. T hey are working with Team Fische l on current plans so they can possibly pre -
purchase at a lower rate and get on the ir schedu le ahead of time. Ms. Amorose
Groomes asked how prices are quoted and the percent in crease. Mr. Farrar stated that
it is 20-25% on actua l materials (fiber and condu it total materials). Nearly all of 2023
fiber has a lready been pre-purchased. Fischel Compan y/Co lumbu s Fibern et/Dub link
LLC has assured us they have product to supp ly Dub lin for any projects.
Ms. Kramb stated that we know the cost of fiber going up. Is Fische l charg in g more?
She wants to make sure we have other options and know hourly rates/pricing of other
avail ab le compan ies. Mr. Farrar stated that staff did not compare between most recent
quotes but he is happy to get that info rmation to Counc il. The City does have to work
off prevailing wage.
Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Kramb , yes; Ms.
Amorose Groomes, y es; Vice Mayor De Rosa , y es; Mr. Keeler, yes.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Micro-Mobility Demonstration Pilot Project
Mr. Rayburn shared the background, feedback and recommendation for the micro -
mobility demonstration pilot. By Resolution 18-22, Counc il approv ed the pilot. There
was a request that staff return to Counc il with feedback prior to expans ion of the
demonstration pilot area. To date, there have been over 6,200 rides. Staff spoke with
Bird Scooters regarding Dubl in's ridership. They were pleased with the numbers but
would like to see the area expanded. There are restr iction s in the ex isting operating
zo ne. T he Dublin Link Bridge w as a slow zone. There are a lso no-ride zones. Bird has
seen higher ridership over the summer with the elevated gas prices. Durin g the pilot,
Dublin Pol ice d id receive comp lain ts about scooters. Most comp laints were about
in appropriate use by underage riders. Those comp laints were shared with Bird. T here
was a lot of in -app messaging done to help educate the public. As a result of the
documented comp laints as well as feedback from the Police, some operational changes
were made. Bird issued in -a pp messaging reminding riders of the minimum age
requirement (18 ) as well as other safety reminders. There was scooter racing in the
parking g arages so parking garages were made no -ride zones. Upon enterin g a no-ride
zone, a scooter will decrease speed at a safe rate. The Longshore Street no -ride zone
as w e ll as the Dub lin Link Br id ge slow -z one was refined.
Mr. Rayburn shared add itiona l staff recommended operational changed based on police
feedback.
Recommendations:
1. Restr ict the operation of Bird Scooters in tra v el lanes on streets that ha v e a
speed limit higher t han 25 miles per hour
2. Restr ict the operation of Bird Scooters in travel lanes on Bridge Street in the
Historic District
3. Restr ict the operation of Bird Scooters in tra v el lanes on High Street, between
John Wri g ht to Rock Cress
4. Launch education a l series and campaign
To:
Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: April 5, 2022
Initiated By: Megan O’Callaghan, PE, Deputy City Manager/Finance and Development Officer
Jennifer M. Rauch, AICP, Director of Planning
Jean-Ellen Willis, PE, Deputy Director of Transportation and Mobility
J.M. Rayburn, Planner II
Re: Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot – Resolution 18-22 to Temporarily Permit the
Operation of Low-speed Micro-mobility Devices on Streets, Sidewalks and Shared-use
Paths
Background
The recommendations of the Frantz Road Alternative Transportation Lane Study, combined with
the interest of Bird to operate in Dublin, led staff to propose a Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot
at the November 2021 meeting of the Public Services Committee. Staff received favorable
feedback from the Committee and followed up in February 2022 with information regarding the
pilot boundaries, timeline, Bird e-scooters phasing, speed limits, parking management, and
sidewalk congestion mitigation. The memos shared with the Public Services Committee for the
November 2021 and February 2022 meetings are attached for your reference.
At the February 2022 meeting, the Public Services Committee was supportive of the proposed
timeline and components outlined for the demonstration pilot. Furthermore, the Committee was
supportive of proposed Bird and CoGo Bike Share fleet sizes, supplemental signs, use of glow
pavers and proposed sidewalk congestion mitigation measures and locations. The demonstration
pilot proposal is consistent with the discussions and feedback from the Public Services Committee.
Staff anticipates the launch of the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot on May 1st in celebration of
Bike Month. Staff proposed the following timeline for the pilot:
Phase 1 (May 2022 to July 2022)
• Implement communications plan
• Demonstration pilot commences in May 2022 in recognition of National Bike Month
• Pilot launched within defined Phase 1 boundaries, as shown in Figure 1 on page 2
• Monitor and evaluate Phase 1 area for a minimum of 3 months
Phase 2 (August 2022 to May 2023)
• Expand pilot boundaries to be citywide
• Continue communications plan
• Monitor and evaluate Phase 2 area for 9 months
Pilot Concludes (June 2023)
• Conclude demonstration pilot
• Report findings to the Public Services Committee and City Council and provide
recommendations for next steps
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot – Resolution XX-22
April 7, 2022
Page 2 of 3
Launch of Bird and CoGo Bike Share Services in Dublin
Pending approval of the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot by Council, Bird anticipates a launch in
Dublin by mid-May. CoGo Bike Share will debut later in the year to coincide with the completion of
the DCRC Mobility Hub. Staff anticipates CoGo to launch in Dublin in September with station
locations at the DCRC, the North Market Bridge Park, the library parking garage, and at the
intersection of Frantz Road and Metro Place North, as budgets allow. Figure 1 illustrates CoGo
station locations with green circles featuring a bicycle icon.
For specifics regarding designated parking areas for micro-mobility devices such as Bird e-scooters,
please refer to the February 16, 2022 Public Services Committee memo where this topic is
discussed in more detail.
Demonstration Pilot Cost Estimates – Signs and Materials
In order to implement the demonstration pilot as proposed, new signs and materials such as the
glow pavers will be installed. Funding is available in this year’s budget to cover these costs.
To enhance safety and amplify awareness of the existing cycle track in the Bridge Street District,
staff will install a collection of signs that will be strategically placed along the cycle track route
within the Bridge Park neighborhood. These signs may be attached on existing public
infrastructure, as shown in Figure 2 on page 3.
Staff will construct a 70-square-foot scooter parking area at the John Wright Parking Lot to be
identified with a paver product that has glow-in-the-dark components, as shown in Figures 3 and 4.
This location provides an opportunity to test glow-in-the-dark pavers for possible application in future
mobility projects. As an example, the sample shown below is from a manufacturer called Glow Path
Pavers, which claim a continuous glow of their pavers for six to eight hours after dark. The cost of
materials for 70 square feet of glow pavers is approximately $23 per square foot, or about $1,600.
Figure 1: Pilot Boundaries for Phase 1 (purple) and CoGo Stations (green)
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot – Resolution XX-22
April 7, 2022
Page 3 of 3
Attachments
Staff has attached two previous memos to the Public Services Committee of Council from February
2022 and November 2021. Feedback from the Public Services Committee at the November 2021
meeting included requests of staff to provide additional information regarding the Demonstration
Pilot boundaries, timeline, Bird e-scooters phasing, speed limits, parking management, and
sidewalk congestion mitigation. These memos may be referenced for specific details regarding the
demonstration pilot proposal.
1. PSC Memo 2-16-2022
2. PSC Memo 11-10-2021 (with Frantz Road Alternative Transportation Lane Study)
Resolution 18-22
The launch of the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot in May will align with Bike Month and reflects
Dublin’s commitment to expand mobility options by supporting micro-mobility operators.
Additionally, the pilot builds upon the five essential elements of a Bicycle Friendly Community
including encouragement, education, equity, evaluation and engineering. Staff is requesting
Council temporarily permit the operation of low-speed micro-mobility devices, such as Bird e-
scooters, beginning May 1, 2022. Approval of Resolution 18-22 would direct staff to proceed with
the Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot and would permit the operation of low-speed micro-mobility
devices on streets, sidewalks and shared-use paths for a duration of 12 months.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 18-22 to temporarily permit the operation of low-speed micro-
mobility devices on streets, sidewalks and shared-use paths for a duration of 12 months, beginning May
1, 2022.
Figure 2: Example of sign to
amplify awareness of
Downtown Dublin Cycle Track
Figure 3: Examples of
Glow Path Pavers
Figure 4: Glow Path Pavers
after dark
To:
Public Services Committee of Dublin City Council
From: Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager
Date: February 10, 2022
Initiated By: Megan O’Callaghan, Deputy City Manager/Finance and Development Officer
Jennifer M. Rauch, AICP, Director of Planning
Jean-Ellen Willis, PE, Deputy Director of Transportation and Mobility
J.M. Rayburn, Planner II
Re: Mobility Study Update – Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
Background
This memo provides an update on the micro-mobility demonstration pilot. This proposed pilot
project is consistent with previous discussions with the Public Services Committee in 2021 when
the topic of micro-mobility vehicles, and specifically Bird scooters operating in Dublin, were
contemplated and received favorable feedback. Given the recommendations of the Frantz Road
Alternative Transportation Lane Study combined with the interest of Bird to operate in Dublin, staff
proposed to merge the two into a single pilot project at the November 2021 meeting of the Public
Services Committee. The Public Services Committee requested staff provide follow up information
regarding the Demonstration Pilot boundaries, timeline, Bird e-scooters phasing, speed limits,
parking management, and sidewalk congestion mitigation.
Pilot Boundaries
Staff proposed a two-phase approach for the pilot boundaries. Phase 1 would extend south from
Interstate 270 to Tuttle Crossing Boulevard and west from Sawmill Road to Interstate 270, as
shown in Figure 1. Phase 1 has a minimum three-month duration. During this phase, staff will
monitor and evaluate micro-mobility activity in conjunction with an education and marketing
campaign. Should Phase 1 prove successful, the pilot boundaries would be expanded citywide.
Office of the City Manager
5555 Perimeter Drive • Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4400 Memo
Figure 1: Pilot Boundaries for Phase 1 (purple) and CoGo Stations (green)
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 2 of 10
Demonstration Pilot - Timeline
Staff is proposing the following:
Pilot Planning and Approvals (February 2022 to April 2022)
Review demonstration project with the Public Services Committee
Finalize goals, scope, timeline and evaluation
Create an engagement and communications plan to educate the public on boundaries of
the pilot, expectations of drivers and micro-mobility users, and enforcement practices
Staff anticipates to provide City Council the demonstration project parameters and details
and request that Council temporarily suspend Code at the April 11, 2022 meeting
Phase 1 (May 2022 to July 2022)
Demonstration pilot commences in May 2022 in recognition of National Bike Month
Pilot launched within defined Phase 1 boundaries
Monitor and evaluate Phase 1 area for a minimum of 3 months
Implement communications plan
Phase 2 (August 2022 to May 2023)
Expand pilot boundaries citywide
Monitor and evaluate Phase 2 area for 9 months
Continue communications plan
Pilot Concludes (June 2023)
Conclude demonstration pilot
Report findings to the Public Services Committee and City Council and provide
recommendations for next steps
Proposed Code Section for Temporary Suspension
As mentioned previously, staff identified one section of the Dublin Code that would need to be
suspended as part of the demonstration pilot. With the support of the Committee, staff will request
that Council temporarily suspend this section of Code at the meeting scheduled for April 11, 2022.
§ 72.061 Driving upon sidewalks, bike paths, street lawns or other areas
o No person shall drive or operate any vehicle, other than a bicycle, upon a sidewalk
or sidewalk area, or bike path, except upon a permanent or duly authorized
temporary driveway.
Bird and CoGo
Bird plans to start with 50 e-scooters in the Phase 1 pilot area. As useage grows and the operating
zone expands citywide, Bird would look to increase based on utilization. Bird has proposed to
increase its fleet by 20 scooters when the average rides-per-day exceeds two (2) over the duration
of a month. It is anticipated that with the larger citywide zone, the fleet of Bird e-scooters would
grow to about 100-125 scooters. With respect to CoGo Bike Share, staff plans to deploy four bike
share stations this year at the DCRC, the parking garage at the library, North Market Bridge Park,
and at Frantz Road and Metro Place North. Staff will request funding in the 2023-2027 CIP to
expand the CoGo system at five locations including Dublin City Hall, the Dale Drive COTA Park &
Ride, the DCS Emerald Campus, the East Plaza at Riverside Crossing Park, and Frantz Road &
Rings Road. Each of these stations will have 11 docks for parking CoGo bikes.
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 3 of 10
Tools that Bird uses to encourage safe riding and parking include
geo-fencing, Community Safety Zones, and in-app notifications
and incentives. Geo-fences and Community Safety Zones were
described in the November 10, 2021 memo and is attached for
reference.
The Public Services Committee requested staff consider limiting
parking areas, especially in pedestrian zones. Bird recommends
embedding virtual parking locations in Historic Dublin and the
Bridge Street District, as shown in Figure 3. This feature allows
acceptable parking locations to be highlighted in the Bird app with
a photo for the rider to reference in addition to in-app incentives
such as a credit. This feature will help educate riders on
acceptable parking locations in order to mitigate sidewalk clutter
and congestion. In the event that a Bird e-scooter parks outside a
recommended location, a notification is sent to the local Fleet
Manager to rebalance the scooters back to the designated
locations. Furthermore, Bird has confirmed the capability to
implement No Ride Zones for streets such as Longshore Street
and special events such as the Dublin Market at Bridge Park and
the Irish Festival.
The Public Services Committee requested staff explore sidewalk
congestion mitigation measures in areas with narrow sidewalks.
This is being addressed in two areas and includes five components:
a mobility boulevard, parking management, targeted scooter
parking, a pedestrian only zone, and new signage.
Figure 3: Embedded Parking
Locations in Bird’s app
Figure 2: Example of Bird’s
in-app messaging
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 4 of 10
Historic Dublin
Staff is proposing a ‘mobility boulevard’ to create designated
corridors for micro-mobility traffic that parallel streets with
narrow sidewalks. Mobility boulevards are in essence bike
boulevards but are inclusive for all micro-mobility users.
According to the National Association of City Transportation
Officials (NACTO), bike boulevards should be designed for
streets with motor vehicle volumes under 1,500 vehicles per day
(VPD), with up to 3,000 VPD allowed in limited sections of a bike
boulevard corridor. Based on this criteria, staff has identified a
potential route on low volume streets within Historic Dublin as a
start.
For the timeframe of the demonstration pilot, Darby Street
(2,000 VPD) and Mill Lane (1,000 VPD) provide a parallel route
to High Street and have traffic volumes under the 3,000 max
VPD guidance from NACTO. The mobility boulevard would
extend from North Street to John Wright Lane as a low-stress
alternative to High Street, as shown in Figure 4. Both Darby
Street and Mill Lane are designated as alleyways and have a
speed limit of 15 MPH. According to recent speed surveys, the
average speed for both segments is approximately 14 MPH.
Lower speed limits can increase comfort and safety for users.
Additionally, users of this proposed Mobility Boulevard could use
the existing enhanced crosswalk for crossing Bridge Street.
With the establishment of the Historic Dublin
Mobility Boulevard, staff proposes a parking
management plan for micro-mobility
vehicles that builds off existing facilities
within the district, as shown in red in Figure
5. Specifically, staff is proposing micro-
mobility parking at existing public bike racks
at six (6) locations. These include bike racks
at Gateway Brewing Company, at The
Avenue, at the southwest corner of the
intersection of North Street and North High
Street, inside the library parking garage, at
the Darby Street parking lot, and adjacent
to the Franklin Street Parking lot.
Additionally, staff is proposing the
conversion of an on-street parking space on
Mill Lane to a micro-mobility parking space,
as shown in Figures 5, 6, and 7.
Figure 4: Proposed Mobility Boulevard
(yellow) in the Historic District
Bridge St
Bridge St
Existing bike racks
Add parking area
Mobility Boulevard
Figure 5: Proposed Micro-mobility Parking
Management Plan in Historic Dublin
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 5 of 10
Figure 6: Proposed conversion of one (1) vehicular parking space on Mill Lane (orange) to
micro-mobility parking area
Convert space to
micro-mobility
parking
Mobility Boulevard
Existing parking space
Figure 7: Street view of proposed micro-mobility parking area (orange) on Mill Lane
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 6 of 10
Finally, staff is proposing the addition of a scooter parking area at the intersection of John Wright Lane
and Mill Lane, as shown in Figures 8 and 9. At this time, staff is not proposing the conversion of a
parking space at the John Wright Parking Lot; however, staff would propose the conversion of one
parking space for a temporary bike rack, if demand warrants it, as shown in Figure 10.
John Wright
Parking Lot
Figure 8: Aerial view of proposed scooter parking (orange) at the intersection of John
Wright Lane and Mill Lane
Figure 9: Street view of proposed scooter parking area at John Wright Parking Lot
Dublin Chamber
of Commerce
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 7 of 10
Bridge Park
Staff is proposing a series of micro-mobility parking locations at
existing pocket parks lining Longshore Street. A total of five (5)
pocket parks line Longshore Street; three (3) linking to
Riverside Drive to the west and two (2) linking to Mooney Street
to the east, as shown in Figure 11. These pocket parks feature
accessible paths spanning the width of each block, which
permits access for micro-mobility vehicles. Concurrently, staff
proposes a ‘No Ride Zone’ on Longshore Street, spanning from
John Shields Parkway to Banker Drive. This is similar to a policy
adopted by the City of Columbus in September 2021 for High
Street in the Short North Arts District. Columbus users are not
able to park or ride rentable scooters along North High Street
between Goodale Street and Fifth Avenue. Messaging could
appear in apps for Bird and CoGo that designate Longshore
Street as a ‘No Ride Zone’ for scooters and bicycles, as shown in
Figure 12. Micro-mobility traffic would be funneled to Mooney
Street and to the Emerald Trail on Riverside Drive. Micro-
mobility parking would be designated at the east and west end
of each pocket park and at the corners of each intersection of
Longshore Street at Banker Drive, Bridge Park Avenue, Tuller
Ridge Drive, and John Shields Parkway. Under this scenario, if
micro-mobility users want to access Longshore Street, they
would have to complete their trip in a designated parking area
Figure 10: Street view of proposed scooter parking with proposed space for a temporary bike rack
Figure 11: Existing pocket parks
(magenta) and Longshore ‘No Ride
Zone’ (yellow) in Bridge Park
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 8 of 10
and travel Longshore Street as a pedestrian. Staff is coordinating
the specific locations within the pocket parks for micro-mobility
parking with Crawford Hoying. Furthermore, City staff will work
with Crawford Hoying, Bird and CoGo to educate riders and the
general public to park their vehicles at bike racks and designated
areas. For example, Bird has the ability to customize in-app
messaging and can link riders to a City webpage outlining
appropriate parking and safe riding, prior to the first ride.
Demonstration Pilot Cost Estimates – Signs, Light Poles, and Materials
In order to implement the demonstration pilot as proposed, there would be costs associated with new
signs, replacement light poles, and materials such as the glow pavers.
Further efforts to mitigate sidewalk congestion point to looking at existing infrastructure with a new
lens, specifically the Bridge Street District cycle track. To enhance safety and amplify awareness of the
existing cycle track in the Bridge Street District, staff is proposing a collection of signs that will be
strategically placed along the cycle track route. These proposed signs may be cantilevered on existing
public infrastructure, as shown in Figures 13 through 17, or exist independently within the right-of-
way. These signs could be retroreflective or possibly illuminated.
Staff estimates the costs for each of these signs could range from approximately $200 to $15,000. For
a standard two-inch square post sign with sheeting in aluminum, much like a speed limit sign, the cost
would be closer to $200 and can be made in-house by City staff. For a more complex sign, similar to
the wayfinding signs shown in Figures 16 and 17, the cost is about $15,000. The higher costs of the
wayfinding signs include the concrete base, powder coated aluminum pole, and decorative pole base
as well as the costs for labor. For the demonstration pilot, staff recommends making the lower cost
signs in house and then implementing the rest of the signs pending a successful pilot.
Additionally, some of the proposed cantilevered signs would most likely require the replacement of
some existing light poles that are not designed structurally to withstand the extra weight of additional
signage. Staff would identify a suitable replacement light pole structure that would also support the
proposed signs. There is funding available in this year’s CIP to upgrade a few light poles for this
purpose.
Figure 12: High Street ‘No
Ride Zone’ in Lime app
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 9 of 10
Staff is proposing the 70-square-foot scooter parking area to be identified with pervious or permeable
pavers, which the City has in supply. Figure 18 provides an example of a pervious paver treatment,
showing two different pattern styles. Another option for the Committee to consider is a paver product
Figure 13: Example of sign to amplify awareness
of Downtown Dublin Cycle Track
Figure 14: Example of sign to amplify awareness of
Downtown Dublin Cycle Track
Figure 15: Example of sign to
amplify awareness of
Downtown Dublin Cycle Track
Figure 16: Example of
rectangular sign on existing
wayfinding signs
Figure 17: Example of circular
sign on existing wayfinding
signs
Memo re. Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot Update
February 10, 2022
Page 10 of 10
that has glow-in-the-dark components, as shown in Figures 19 and 20. This location provides an
opportunity to test glow-in-the-dark pavers for possible application in future mobility projects. The
example shown below is from a manufacturer called Glow Path Pavers, which claim a continuous glow
of their pavers for six (6) to eight (8) hours after dark. Staff is investigating the cost of installing 70
square feet of glow pavers.
If the Committee supports the use of glow pavers, staff could use funding from the Shared Micro-
mobility allocation in the 2022-2026 CIP, which provides funding to develop a bike and/or scooter
share program. For supplemental pavement markings to indicate designated parking areas and the
Historic Dublin Mobility Boulevard, there is funding available in the 2022-2026 CIP.
Recommendation
Staff would like to review several discussion topics with the Public Services Committee including:
1. Is the Committee supportive of the proposed timeline and components outlined for the
demonstration pilot?
2. Is the Public Services Committee supportive of the proposed Bird and CoGo Bike Share fleet
sizes?
3. Is the Public Services Committee supportive of the proposed sidewalk congestion mitigation
measures and locations?
4. Does the Public Services Committee have a preference for traditional pervious pavers or
glow pavers?
5. Does the Public Services Committee have a preference for signs associated with the
demonstration project?
6. Does the Committee have a preference for retroreflective signs or illuminated signs or a
mix?
7. Other considerations.
Figure 18: Example of
pervious pavers
Figure 19: Examples of
Glow Path Pavers
Figure 20: Glow Path
Pavers after dark
Dublin Micro-mobility Demonstration Pilot
Scooter Parking Locations
All items