On Thursday, November 17, City Council will consider a resolution approving a one-year extension of the Pilot Operating Agreement (POA) between the City and Bird Rides, Inc., a micromobility company that distributes electric scooters designed for short-term rental. The agreement was previously approved by City Council on November 18, 2021.
Bird Rides, Inc., has been operating in the City since the beginning of this year. The company reports that usage has been strong, especially through this past summer. The scooters are primarily used for recreation, but travel data collected by the company suggests the scooters are used for purposes such as commuting to and from work.
The following are statistics provided by Bird Rides, Inc.:
- 150 scooters are operating in Medford
- 3.975 metric tones of CO2 have been saved
- 21,068 total rides
- 28,152 total miles traveled
If approved, the extension of the POA will allow the service to continue operating for another year, or until a permanent operating agreement can be adopted.
Source: City of Medford / Bird
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