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Consideration of request by Multimodal Transportation Engineer for approval of an application from Lime to renew its operation of a dockless scooter program in Wauwatosa
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Submitted by:
Elizabeth Saunderson, PE
Department:
Department of Public Works, Engineering Division
A. Issue
Chapters 11.50 and 11.51 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code regulate Electric Scooters and Dockless Mobility Systems. The Board of Public Works previously approved Terms and Conditions for companies interested in participating in the City's Dockless Scooter Program and approved Lime to operate the City's dockless scooter program in 2024 and 2025. Lime has requested an extension to the approval to operate the program in 2026 under the Terms and Conditions that were approved in 2025.
B. Background/Options
Chapter 11.50 and 11.51 of the City's Municipal Code govern the use of dockless mobility devices within Wauwatosa. Section 11.51.020(A) of the City's municipal code states that "No person may operate a dockless mobility system in the city without permission to participate in a dockless mobility system program administered by the board of public works. Participation in the program may only occur upon application and approval of the board of public works." The Board of Public Works previously approved the attached Terms and Conditions, modified in 2025 by Lime and the City Attorney.
Lime, a dockless scooter company, has submitted a 2026 application to be considered by the Board of Public Works. Lime has indicated that they have no requested modifications to the Terms and Conditions document that was approved for the 2025 operations. Lime's 2026 application and the 2025 Terms and Conditions document are both attached for the Board's review. Lime plans to continue to deploy Captur real-time parking correction and education for riders of its scooters. I have reviewed Lime's application and am recommending approval of their application at this time. I also discussed a proposed pro...
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