Transportation and Infrastructure - 2026-04-15
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Meeting Summary
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a single-vendor scooter and bike share contract with VO, replacing current operators Lime and Bird, with deployment planned for May 1, 2026. The committee also approved amendments to extend DOTI's on-call contracts for vertical facilities (professional services and construction) by two years with varying capacity increases. VO will operate up to 9,000 devices with 70% seated vehicles and mandatory parking corrals in downtown areas including Five Points and the Art District.
Key Decisions (2)
VO Scooter and Bike Share Contract (26-0326)
Approved single-vendor contract with VO for shared micromobility services replacing Lime and Bird. Fleet cap of 9,000 devices (70% seated vehicles including Cosmo seated scooter and Apollo e-bike, 30% Astra standing scooter). Includes W-2 workforce model with 100+ employees already hired, ACCESS program with 60 minutes free daily ride time for eligible users, minimum 150 new parking corrals citywide, and mandatory parking zones in Lower Downtown, Central Business District, and Five Points/Art District.
DOTI On-Call Contract Amendments for Vertical Facilities
Approved amendments to existing on-call contracts for professional services (architectural design, structural engineering, geotechnical) and construction services (SBE and large general contractors). Extends all contracts by 2 years. Architectural contracts restored to $5 million capacity each (15 firms). Geotechnical contracts receive $500,000 each. Structural engineering receives no additional funding. SBE construction contracts receive $3 million each. Large construction contracts restored to original capacity. Total of 23 professional services firms representing 277 unique firms, 128 of which are certified MWBE/SBE.
Development Activity (1)
House 1000
Hotel conversion project mentioned as example of strategic project that utilized on-call contracts due to unique schedule constraints requiring completion by end of year.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
City has extensive deferred maintenance backlog across several hundred buildings with end-of-life building systems requiring continual replacement of electrical, fire alarm, and structural components.
Labor
VO has hired over 100 W-2 employees with 200+ additional interviews scheduled, indicating strong local hiring for micromobility operations.
Housing Demand
ACCESS program for low-income transit users has over 1,350 pre-enrollments as of meeting date, indicating demand for affordable transportation options.