Category Archives: local government

Local TREND. Dockless Bike Ordinance Proposal Greater DFW

Local government: Rowlett

Proposed dockless bike ordinance:

  • pilot policy program
  •  evaluate the magnitude of bike share systems before enacting strict enforcement
    • why? strict enforcement uses a lot of city man hours
  • foster a cooperative relationship with dockless bike vendors
  • partner with deveopment areas to build relationships with the dockless bike companies
  • 6-9 months of data, as it is predicted that dockless bike use will peak in fall winter and spring

Rowlett Lakeshore Times…

Local TREND. Anatomy of LA's dockless bike regulations

Los Angeles regulation of dockless bikes/scooters follows this path:

  • cap that limits the number of vehicles companies can deploy in the city to 3,000
  • if companies move into disadvantaged areas, then they can add 2500 more
  • provide ridership data to the city
  • companies have responsibility related to parking of the dockless bikes

Curbed | LA moves forward with regulations for dockless bikes and scooters 

New White Paper from the Right 4 Reasons High Speed Rail Won't Work in Texas.

Whose study?Heartland Institute

3 Reasons High Speed Rail Won’t Work in Texas:

  • “cost estimate is likely far below the actual price”
    • cost estimates in other high speed rail projects have underestimated costs
    • Reason.com says it will cost tax payers $21.5 billion
  • Look at the problems California has has building its easiest leg through the Central Valley
  • Almost all rail in the US is expensive and underutilitized
  • “Texas Central seems hell-bent on using eminent domain to force property…

Local TREND. Regulating dockless Bikes in the Sunshine State

Miami- Dade wants to take a shot at regulating dockless bikes with these standards:

  • $100 fines for obstructing right of ways AKA no blocking sidewalks
  • removal by the Department of Transportation and Public Works
  • studies including:
    • whether to regulate the dockless bike industry
    • whether to create designated parking areas,

This comes 1 month after Miami City Attorney issued cease and desist letters for the dockless bikes.

Miami New Times | Miami-Dade Wants to Crack Down on Shared Bikes…

Local TREND. Dockless Bike Ordinance in ATL

Atlanta is working on its dockless bike ordinance and council members call for rules that  allow dockless electric bikes to be used in an “obstruction free” fashion.

What will the ordinance likely include:

  • permitting fee for the platforms, an amount yet to be decided
  • maintain a minimum of $3 million in liability insurance.
  •  encourage helmet use
  • no driving while intoxicated

Curbed | Atlanta councilmembers: Dockless bikes, scooters are crucial, but regulation needed

Local TREND. City ordinance Kills Dockless Bikes with this language

City: Chicago

The ordinance that shut down dockless bike companies: all bikes in the program must have the ability to lock to a stationary object like a bike rack after use

How does htis affect dockless bikes: It excludes bikes that lack “lock-to” technology so that the bikes can be parked anywhere using a wheel lock

Governing | Dockless Bike Company Pulls Out of Chicago, Citing City’s Locking Rule

Procurement TREND: Electronic State ID. The legislation. The company. The process.

Louisiana became the first state to allow citizens to use an App to show their state ID to law enforcement.

the Louisiana App: LA Wallet app on iOS and Android platforms

What about safety or hacking?

  • If the user’s phone is lost or stolen, the ID can be unlinked
  • The app contains a feature similar to the holograms & seals printed on the state’s physical ID cards

The company behind th eproduct: Envoc,

The Bill: HB481 (2016 | LA)

State Scoop | Drivers in Louisiana can now show police their ID…

3 Things that Happened when a State Barred Local Traffic Cameras

State: Ohio Legislature banned local governmental entities form using speed and other traffic enforcement cameras

The legislation: HB 64 (2015 | OH). & HB 410 (2018 | OH)

The aftermath of HB 64 (2015 | OH) & HB 410 (2018 | OH):

  • lawsuits. 
    • A lower court issued a permanent injunction
    • The State Supreme Court said, the injunction interfered with the Legislatures ability to pass laws
  • state penalized cities that garnered revenue from the traffic enforcement cameras
    • Toledo budgeted…