Registration Eligibility
Only registrants to the ASLA Central States conference may be eligible for course credit
Start Date
05/13/2021
End Date
05/13/2021
Description
In May of 2019, electric scooters were deployed within the City of Omaha for a six month pilot. The City analyzed data, deployed a survey to gather feedback from Omaha’s citizens, and began summarizing results of the pilot in order to inform future decisions. A total of 208,847 scooter rides demonstrated there was a significant market for electric scooters in Omaha and strong potential demand for the type of transportation service that dockless micro mobility (primarily scooters and bicycles) options can provide. Through consideration of the analysis and feedback received from the 2019 pilot program, the Parking & Mobility Division recommended to the Administration that a second pilot be considered for 2020. While the pandemic curved the demand for mobility options, the data from the 2019 and 2020 pilots support the conclusion that there is demand for micro mobility transportation use in Omaha. As such, the City now looks to establish a long term agreement with mobility vendors for future years to come.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Transportation
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Attendees will learn about the City of Omaha's electric scooter pilot project. 2. Explore how electric scooters effect other mobility options. 3. Learn how electric scooters effect public right of way design.
Instructors
Ken Smith - City of Omaha Parking and Mobility Manager
Course Codes
Central States 05
Provider
Nebraska-Dakotas Chapter ASLA