Motorized Scooter Share Program in SoWal?

[Will B]

Up here in Atlanta we just had our fourth e-scooter fatality in a very short span of time. Today, the Mayor banned the use of all shareable e-scooters and e-bikes between 9pm and 4am. I don't think an outright ban is that far off. This shows that they can be managed at the local level, but it won't happen unless voices are heard...

 

[jodiFL]

So sad to hear about all those folks...not to mention the injuries we DONT hear about. In Dallas I saw not one helmet with any of them. If Florida requires a helmet for under 16 bicyclists where do these things fall under that law? I didnt see one helmet with any of those in Dallas. They are out there for anyone with a free app on their phone to use provided a credit card or paypal is attached to it. Hopefully our county attorney will investigate ALL the angles.....

 

[Will B]

Helmets required by all in Atlanta.
Adherence to the law? Maybe 0.001%


You can't fix stupid

 

[gingergirl526]

Nashville, TN has a whole different vibe than our coveted time spent in Seagrove each year. We have roughly 7 scooter companies overseeing 4,000 (yes, four thousand) scooters in Nashville. The mayor wants to terminate their contracts, develop a strict process for oversight through the Transportation Licensing Commission and limit it to two scooter companies. They are left on sidewalks and block ramps for those in wheelchairs (bad). They’re an affordable public transit option for lower income locals (good). They can have their place in certain settings but you have to get a handle on it from the get go. We love visiting 30A and strictly respect and obey your beach regulations and local laws. We want to take care of what we are blessed to enjoy each year and preserve its atmosphere. It would be a bummer to see scooters in the area. The bicycles and golf carts are plenty.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Nashville, TN has a whole different vibe than our coveted time spent in Seagrove each year. We have roughly 7 scooter companies overseeing 4,000 (yes, four thousand) scooters in Nashville. The mayor wants to terminate their contracts, develop a strict process for oversight through the Transportation Licensing Commission and limit it to two scooter companies. They are left on sidewalks and block ramps for those in wheelchairs (bad). They’re an affordable public transit option for lower income locals (good). They can have their place in certain settings but you have to get a handle on it from the get go. We love visiting 30A and strictly respect and obey your beach regulations and local laws. We want to take care of what we are blessed to enjoy each year and preserve its atmosphere. It would be a bummer to see scooters in the area. The bicycles and golf carts are plenty.

 

[stone packard]

Another e-scooter fatality in Atlanta last night...

And how many bicycle fatalities in Atlanta? Maybe a better question would be how many bicycle fatalities have there been on the Emerald Coast? Any time people on small vehicles collide with large vehicles there will be injuries and fatalities.

 

[bob1]

And how many bicycle fatalities in Atlanta? Maybe a better question would be how many bicycle fatalities have there been on the Emerald Coast? Any time people on small vehicles collide with large vehicles there will be injuries and fatalities.

Wow dude - you're cold.

 

[stone packard]

Helmets required by all in Atlanta.
Adherence to the law? Maybe 0.001%


You can't fix stupid

Maybe they can ban stupidity in Atlanta. Banning things and certain kinds of behavior always solves problems doesn't it?

 

[bob1]

The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida (the “County”) is seeking proposals from multiple firms to provide motorized scooter services in designated areas in the County as part of a Motorized Scooter Pilot Share Program (“Pilot Program”).

RFP CLOSES: April 28th, 2022, August 29, 2022, no later than 3:30 PM local time and will open immediately thereafter.

All technical questions regarding this Request should be directed in writing; preferably by email to the Purchasing Agent. Questions shall be submitted no later than 12:00 Noon (local time) on April 14th, August 15th, 2022. PROPOSERS DIRECTING QUESTIONS TO ANY OTHER COUNTY STAFF, OR ANY OTHER PERSON SHALL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SUBMITTING. Questions submitted after that date and time will not be answered.

BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DELIVERY OF ITS SUBMITTAL. SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIED DAY AND TIME WILL NOT BE OPENED. THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IS CLOSED ON ALL FRIDAYS.

LATE SUBMITTALS RECEIVED AFTER THE AFOREMENTIONED DEADLINE DATE, EITHER BY MAIL OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. THE TIME OF RECEIPT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE TIME RECEIVED IN THE PURCHASING AGENT'S OFFICE. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRM FOR ASSURING THAT THE RFQ IS RECEIVED IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE BY THE DESIGNATED DATE AND TIME. NO FAXED, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL RFP WILL BE ACCEPTED.

To be considered, Proposer must submit ONE (1) paper original and ONE (1) digital copy of their proposal on a USB thumb drive in a sealed envelope or package, clearly marked with the Proposer’s name, address, and the words “RFP 22-001A MOTORIZED SCOOTER PILOT PROGRAM” addressed to: Office of the Central Purchasing 176 Montgomery Circle, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.

Publication Date/Time:
2/25/2022 12:00 AM

 

[Matt J]

Didn't the last one fail for lack of bidders?