On Tuesday night, the City Council voted unanimously to adopt a one-year pilot program that would allow for e-scooters and bicycles in Downtown Jacksonville.
Have a need for speed? You will have to look elsewhere. The devices will have a top speed of 15 mph, with a 10 mph limit to be imposed when riding on sidewalks or areas with a large amount of foot traffic.
The devices will be restricted to the Downtown area, which is defined as the area from I-95 east to Broad Street, between Bay Street and Water Street and also bordered by Broad Street and the Acosta Bridge on the west.
According to the ordinance, no more than four operators will be permitted to operate in the city at any time with a maximum of 250 units per company.
The ordinance now goes to Mayor Curry's Office where it's waiting on a signature.
