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Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Research On-Call – Synthesis of Ordinances/Practices on Micromobility Systems Within Ohio [2021-ORIL6 Task #8]
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2023-08-01
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Alternative Title:Synthesis of Ordinances/Practices on Micromobility Systems Within Ohio (Ohio’s Research Initiative for Locals (ORIL) Research On-Call Task #8) [Project Title from Cover]
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Edition:Final Report
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Abstract:Ohio’s transportation system has witnessed the inclusion of a new mode of travel – shared micromobility (i.e., scooters, e-bikes, and other methods). Shared-micromobility is beneficial, in that, it connects with the larger transportation system and increases the value of other available transportation options. Initially, there were mixed views on the adoption of micromobility devices, however many Ohio jurisdictions (cities, villages and townships) quickly recognized their importance as a mode of essential transportation. Jurisdictions moved to regulate micromobility devices by quickly developing regulations or ordinances, albeit taking different approaches. Moreover, local government have flexibility to establish laws in accordance with the powers of local self-government, otherwise known as Home Rule Authority. What this meant is that, there are many variants of legal ordinances/laws and/or different approaches available for regulation – raising concerns such as, how to standardize design of transportation facilities, how to ensure legal and permissible operations for any future deployments, and promoting standardized safety, enforcement, and efficient operations. By completing a series of tasks (detailed review of literature, reviewing and summarizing Ohio’s current ordinances, and interviews with select practitioners) this study reconciles the changing regulatory landscape and presents a comprehensive document summarizing information relating to the adoption of micromobility systems within the state of Ohio. This document provides a preferred range of regulations and regulatory practices to ensure jurisdictions expecting to deploy micromobility systems have a basis for regulation that they can use as a framework.
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