Common use of Purpose and Goals Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Goals. 2.1. It is the purpose of the City to continue a Dockless, Stand-up Electric Scooter Program (hereinafter the “program”) with Bird, to further observe, solicit feedback on, and evaluate the effectiveness of electric scooters in Appleton. In addition, the City shall further track the administrative, educational, and enforcement costs to the City associated with establishing an electric scooter program to more accurately determine the cost of a licensing scheme. There is no guarantee electric scooters will remain in the City after the completion of this program. Upon the conclusion of this program, the City shall take time to evaluate any feedback received, determine whether the following goals have been achieved, and to develop a more long-term licensing plan for the operation of Bird electric scooters, should the City create such a license. Electric scooters may provide many benefits to residents and visitors of Appleton. Electric scooters have the potential to help the City improve outcomes related to equity, congestion mitigation, health, and access to opportunity. The City also realizes the potential for disruption to pedestrian ways and other public rights of way. The parties agree that this program is intended to be fluid and subject to change in order to ensure the success of the program and further agree to work together to ensure the same. Changes to the MOU will comply with section 3.4 below. 2.2. The Goals of this program are as follows: 2.2.1. Increase transportation options: Electric scooters have the potential to reduce reliance on motor vehicles and ride sharing services for short trips, decreasing congestion and air quality impacts. 2.2.2. Expand access to transit: Electric scooters may provide links to public transit, assisting with connectivity and solving the first mile/last-mile problem. 2.2.3. Evaluate impacts on access to the public right-of-way: Bird must show a commitment to keeping pedestrian ways, streets, and other public rights-of- way unobstructed by electric scooters for other users. Most importantly, electric scooters must be parked and maintained in a manner that provides clear path for people walking and maintains access to businesses, residential units, and other buildings. 2.2.4. Evaluate the costs to the City: The City shall further track the costs of an electric scooter program to the City, including but not limited to costs associated with enforcement activities, administrative, and educational.