"Developed for cities, by cities, this guidance outlines best practices for cities and public entities regulating and managing shared micromobility services on their streets."

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"In 2018, users took 84 million trips on shared bikes and e-scooters in the United States, more than double the number of trips taken in 2017."

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"As these systems are operated by private companies using public space, cities must clearly define and regulate their expectations of these companies in order to maximize public benefit."

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Cities should consider infrastructure investments, operational requirements, safety provisions, equitable practices, fee structures, public engagement, data management, and technologies such as geofencing when regulating new shared micromobility services.

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