Agenda item

Report of the Interim Executive Director, Environment.

The Committee received a report of the Interim Executive Director, Environment in respect of Micromobility; i.e. - transportation using lightweight, low speed vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones, which may be borrowed as part of a self-service scheme in which people hire vehicles for short-term use.

A Member suggested that the report, if it had not already been, could be shared with the City of London Police and suggested that they could add insight and possibly support for the action plan. An Officer stated that there was regular discussion with the City of London Police and dockless bikes were discussed. It was important not to add extra burden to a stretched police force in terms of helping to manage the bikes and the parking of the bikes. He added that issues around behaviours were discussed and there were campaigns about work that was being undertaken jointly. The Member stated that it was important for the police to have knowledge of the legal framework they were operating within and stated that the Police Authority Board could be interested in the report. The Officer stated that he would ensure the police were aware of the legal framework around the parking of dockless bikes. He would also offer the report as a for information report to the Police Authority Board. A Member stated that it should be emphasised that there was no expectation for the police to take action in relation to dockless bikes.

RESOLVED, that the report be noted.