File #: 2023-0242    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 7/18/2023 In control: Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/5/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #: 16402
Title: A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the report titled King County Scooter Share Pilot Program - Final Report required by Ordinance 18989, Section 6, as amended.
Sponsors: Rod Dembowski
Indexes: King County, Scooter
Attachments: 1. Motion 16402, 2. A. Scooter Share Pilot Program Report June 30, 2023, 3. 2023-0242 transmittal letter, 4. 2023-0242 Legislative Review Form, 5. 2023-0242_SR_Scooter_Share_Pilot_program
Related files: 2023-RPT0066
Staff: Newman, Erica

Drafter

Clerk 07/03/2023

Title

A MOTION acknowledging receipt of the report titled King County Scooter Share Pilot Program - Final Report required by Ordinance 18989, Section 6, as amended.

Body

                     WHEREAS, Ordinance 18989, Section 2, required the executive to establish a scooter share pilot program in the North Highline urban unincorporated area in King County, and

                     WHEREAS, Ordinance 19137, Sections 1 and 2, amended Ordinance 18989, extending the start date of the pilot program, and amended the due date for the first and second reports, and

                     WHEREAS, Ordinance 19310, Section 1, 2, and 4, amended Ordinance 18989, extending the program end date to March 31, 2023, and the due date for the second report to not later than three months from the program's end date, and further authorized the executive to enter into interlocal agreements with one or more local jurisdictions to expand the pilot program, and

                     WHEREAS, the first scooter was available in the North Highline urban unincorporated area as part of the County Scooter Share Pilot Program on August 17, 2020, and

                     WHEREAS, in 2020 the COVID-19 virus started a worldwide pandemic that resulted in restricted indoor and outdoor activities and disrupted the travel and commuting trends of residents and visitors, and

                     WHEREAS, the executive has recommended establishing a regional model for bike share, scooter share, and car share services and programs to meet local and regional interests, and

                     WHEREAS, a state environmental protection act review and associated public engagement must be completed before an ordinance approving the executive's recommendation can be enacted;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:

                     The receipt of the North Highline Urban Unincorporated Area Scooter Share Pilot Program Final Report, including the executive's recommendation, which is Attachment A

to this motion, in compliance with the establishment of an electric scooter share pilot program under Ordinance 18989, Section 6, as amended, is hereby acknowledged.