MOTORIZED AND ELECTRIC DEVICE SAFETY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE – APRIL 22, 2026 MEETING MINUTES.PDF

Minutes of the Motorized and Electric Device Safety Council Subcommittee meeting held on 
April 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m., Hybrid Meeting- Tempe City Hall, 31 E. 5th St., 3rd Floor Conference 
Room and virtually through Microsoft Teams. 
 
 
Members Present: 
 
 
 
 
 
Councilmember Jennifer Adams – Chair 
Councilmember Berdetta Hodge- Committee Member  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
City Staff Present: 
Quincy Carrillo, Council Assistant 
Chase Walman, Principal Transportation Planner 
Lindsay Post, Senior Transportation Planner 
Shelly Seyler, Deputy Transportation & Sustainability Director 
Mary Kate Nacke, Public Information Officer 
Vanessa Lopez, Council Assistant 
Melissa Westbrook, Council Assistant 
Greg Bacon, Police Lieutenant 
Greg Ruiz, Chief Deputy City Manager 
Michael Spykes, Park Ranger Supervisor 
Kim Hale, Police Commander 
Shauna Warner, Neighborhood Services Director 
Ty Lee, Council Assistant 
Tanya Chavez, Mayor & Council Relations Director 
Eric Iwersen, Transportation & Sustainability Director 
Lisette Camacho, Deputy City Manager 
Eric Anderson, City Attorney 
Alexander Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director 
Keith Burke, Deputy City Manager 
Velicia McMillan Humes, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director 
Ruben Wilkinson Jr., Parks Manager 
Craig Hayton, Community Services Director 
Kris Baxter, Communication & Marketing Director 
Rebecca Strisko, Human Resources Director 
Minutes 
Motorized and Electric Device Safety Council 
Subcommittee 
April 22, 2026

Shawn Wagner, Deputy Community Services Director 
Jared Morris, IT Director 
 
Public/ Stakeholders: 
Kim Gaffney-Loza, Papago Parkway Neighborhood 
James Graef, Culdesac 
Kylee Floodman, Bird 
Monica DiLullo, Lime 
Rich Freeman, Lime 
Rachelle Giles, Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs 
Molly Olsen, Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs 
Tim Gomez- Arizona State University 
 
 
 
 
 
Agenda Item 1 – Call to Order 
Meeting called to order at 3:01 p.m. 
Agenda Item 2 – Public Appearances 
No public appearances. 
 
Agenda Item 3 – Approval of Meeting Minutes 
Councilmember Hodge motioned to approve the Jan. 7, 2026 and Feb. 18, 2026 meeting minutes. 
Councilmember Adams seconded. Minutes approved. 
Agenda Item 4 – Motorized and Electric Device Safety Communications Update 
Vision Zero Strategic Directions 
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Education 
• 
Engineering 
• 
Enforcement 
 
Education / Communication 
• 
Social media video of Senior Civil Engineer Ellie Volosin explaining kinetic energy and the 
dangers of higher speed travel 
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Partnerships 
o Neighborhood groups 
o Local organizations 
o High School and Elementary School Districts 
o Arizona State University (ASU) 
 
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Multi-use Path signage  
o Located currently around Tempe Beach Park

What’s Next?  
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Two more micromobility-focused social media videos 
o Path rules 
o Keeping sidewalks clear & ADA accessible at all times/returning scooters to parking 
corrals 
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Promotion of bike/ped/scooter diversion class 
o Newsletter 
o E-blast 
o Social media 
 
Discussion was raised regarding the potential negative associations with the 
term “diversion” 
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Importance of educational component as well, regardless of not if a law was 
broken 
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Public signage 
o IKE digital boards 
o Wider roll-out of sidewalk decals 
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Any other recommendations from the Subcommittee 
Agenda Item 5 – Bird Presentation 
Program Overview + Ridership Data 
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SATV Program Objectives 
1. Provide Tempe residents and visitors with access to sustainable transportation 
2. Ensure reliable modes to solidify Tempe’s goal of being a true 20-Minute City by 
2030  
3. Encourage more people to use car-free alternatives to make progress towards 
Tempe’s Vision Zero plans 
4. Keep low-cost transportation options available to Tempe residents 
o Bird is committed to continuing our support of these goals. We want to work with the 
City of Tempe to implement regulations supportive of ensuring the SATV program 
continues to be a safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable transportation option for 
your constituents and visitors alike. 
• 
Bird Mission 
o Transforming the way the world moves one ride at a time 
 
 
 
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Tempe + Bird: Eight Years of Partnership

o Throughout the  eight-year partnership with the City of Tempe, they have 
accomplished: 
 
3M+ rides to date 
 
760K car trips saved (1/3 of scooter rides) 
 
5.3M miles drives on Bird  
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Approx. 213 times around the sun 
 
1,000 vehicles deployed today (approx.) 
 
1,000+ metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions saved 
 
2.2 miles – average trip distance 
o Over the past year of Bird in Tempe: 
 
0.04% of rides resulted in a reported safety incident  
 
14% of rides connected from transit locations 
 
19% of rides were first timers 
 
25% of rides were frequent routes 
 
75% of rides were from local residents 
 
18% of rides were taken on a Bird ride pass 
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Tempe Bird Riders: What Are They Saying? 
o We surveyed Tempe Residents and Bird riders. 35% live in Downtown Tempe/Town 
Lake area, 30% in Central Tempe/McClintock, and 11% in South Tempe. 64% 
identify as male, 30% identify as female. 
o Here is what they had to say: 
 
44% - last Bird ride was used to commute to work or an appointment 
 
88% - some or most Bird trips are used as a first-last mile connection from 
other modes 
 
21% - last Bird ride was used to visit a restaurant or local business  
 
14% - last Bird ride connected to public transportation 
 
27% - last Bird ride was used to meet up with family or friends 
 
25% - used Bird to replace a personal car trip 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Tempe Rider Demographics

o Overall, men make up 74.5% of Bird riders, with females at 25.5% 
o Age 25-34 is the biggest age group for both males and females at 33.6% and 12.5% 
respectively 
 
Female Demographics 
 
 
Male Demographics 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Where is Bird in Tempe? All throughout the City! 
Transportation for All: Equity Programs 
• 
Bird has launched several programs and features aimed at increasing transportation access 
in the communities where we operate. 
1. Community pricing - Bird offers discounts up to 50% for qualified low-income, veteran, 
and senior citizen riders 
2. Text-to-Unlock - Riders who don’t have access to a smartphone can text Bird directly to 
begin a ride 
3. Alternative payment options - Bird accepts a range of payment options, prepaid debit 
cards and cash-to-load payments 
Community Impact + Partners in Tempe 
Bird’s commitment to the Tempe community began six years ago. Since then, they’ve distributed 
helmets, participated in various local events, put on safety and how-to ride events, and partnered 
with local community organizations. Moving forward, we see opportunities for even broader 
engagement, especially with mission-aligned groups that are working toward the  shared goals of 
transforming how Tempe moves. 
Age 
Range 
Bird 
Users 
Bird 
Rides 
19-24 
14.1% 
21.4% 
25-34 
33.6% 
32.0% 
34-44 
16.2% 
15.5% 
45-54 
7.7% 
6.8% 
55-64 
2.7% 
2.4% 
65+ 
0.3% 
0.2% 
Age 
Range 
Bird 
Users 
Bird 
Rides 
19-24 
3.4% 
2.2% 
25-34 
12.5% 
9.9% 
34-44 
5.7% 
5.8% 
45-54 
2.8% 
3.0% 
55-64 
1.0% 
0.7% 
65+ 
0.1% 
0.2%

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Existing Partners: 
o Culdesac 
o City of Tempe 
o Downtown Tempe Authority 
o Tempe Chamber of Commerce 
o Arizona State University (ASU) 
o Lyft 
o Blue Systems Smart Mobility 
Safety + Rider Engagement Overview 
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Rider Safety Education & Protocol: 
o Bird has an education program built within its app and website, which is amplified 
through multiple communication channels. Education is core to the ability to 
provide a safe riding experience. 
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Education Pillars: 
1. Educate through Technology – ongoing step-by-step guidance throughout the user 
journey, paired with active assessment 
2. Education through Face-to-Face Interaction – encouraging a two-way dialogue and 
enhanced comprehension of the safety messages 
3. Education through Traditional and Digital Communications – expanding outreach to Bird 
customers, the general public and those with accessibility limitations 
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Safety Education Objectives: 
o Ensure riders are aware of local riding rules 
o Ensure prospective rides, non-riders & community members are aware of riding and 
parking rules and avenues available to them to report non-compliant behavior 
o Ensure messaging and communication efforts adapt to evolve with the current 
riding trends, concerns, or areas of re-education needed 
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Safety Features/ Examples: 
o In-app safety quiz 
o Beginner mode 
o Safety school messaging 
o In-person events 
o Ride start and ride end tutorial system 
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Rider Education Delivery Methods: 
o Banners 
o In-app notifications 
o Push notifications 
o Text on map 
o Email notifications

Safety + Vehicle Technology Overview 
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Safety + Parking – The Technology 
o No-ride zones: As a rider approaches a no-ride zone, they are alerted that their 
speed will be reduced. The Bird decelerates, coming to a complete stop to prevent 
the vehicle from crossing the geofence boundary. 
o No-parking zones: If a rider enters a no-parking zone, they are alerted that they will 
not be able to end their ride until they are outside of the restricted area. 
o Slow zones: Speed limits are implemented in different areas of the City and on 
specific streets. If a rider enters a slow zone, they are alerted that the vehicle’s 
speed is about to be safely reduced. 
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Parking: Technology + Rider Enforcement 
o Parking 
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Mandatory corrals: 
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Rides must end in a corral 
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Rest of City: 
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Bird still requires rides to end out of the right-of-way, upright and not 
blocking ADA access 
• 
Incentivized corrals can be utilized for preferred parking zones 
o Rider Behavior 
 
Bird implements an escalating fine structure for improper parking: Warning, 
Fine, Suspension, Ban  
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Reporting Issues + Getting in Touch 
o Community Mode (non-riders still have access) 
 
Ability to: 
 
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Report badly parked Bird 
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Report damaged Bird 
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Get help 
o Support line and email address staffed 24/7 
o Physical safety decal on Bird vehicles  
o az@bird.co – the community can also email for any rebalance or relocation requests 
What’s Next? 
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Safety Innovation 
o Bird recognizes the need for evolving technology that ensures Tempe remains safe 
and clutter free while still advocating for the rider experience.  
o With rider behavior often being one of the key challenges, Bird’s product team has 
been creating revolutionary, first-of-their-kind product features: 
 
AI Parking Photo Review (Customized to Tempe Operations)

 
Incentivized Helmet Selfie  
 
Rider Score 
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Looking Forward 
o Theme: Continuing 2025 and early 2026’s momentum with continued investment in 
equity, price transparency, tech innovation, and City partnership. 
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Innovative Partnerships:  
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Housing & Ride to Work Partnership. Investing in equity, workforce 
development and transportation access.  
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Transit: Partner with Valley Metro to encourage multi-modal 
connections  
 
Destination Pricing: Continuing to expand on Flat-Rate pricing and 
transparency by rolling out pre-ride pricing estimates  
 
Roll to the Polls: Support Tempe residents using their voice by offering free 
rides to/from the polls 
Agenda Item 6- Lime Presentation 
Lime’s Mission: To build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. 
 
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Lime’s Global Reach: 
o 5 continents 
o 280+ cities 
o 300K+ vehicles 
o 1B+ trips 
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Meet the Team 
o Scott Jackson, Senior Operations Manager, SoCal + Arizona 
o Gaziz Koshkimbayev, General Manager, US West 
o Rich Freeman, Operations Manager, Arizona 
o Hayden Harvey, Director of Government Relations, US West 
o Monica DiLullo, Regional Government Relations Lead, US Southwest 
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Tempe Ride Profile 
o Average trip distance – 1.5 miles 
o Average trip duration – 16 minutes 
o Trip frequency – a new trip starts every 2 minutes 
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Tempe Ridership Trends 
o Ridership is growing fast across Tempe, reaching record highs in both trips and 
riders last year. Over 237,00 trips taken in 2025, a 61% increase from 2024. In 
addition, monthly usage is growing, with more than 9,200 average monthly riders, a 
61% increase from 2024. More residents are using Lime as a practical option for 
getting around day to day

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Popular Ridership Locations in Tempe: 
o These were the most popular 
locations for riders starting or 
ending their trip in Tempe in 2025. 
Riders use Lime to travel across 
the City, enhancing mobility and 
access in Tempe. 
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Demand is Widespread and Growing 
Quickly 
o Q1 2024: 26, 765 app opens 
o Q1 2026: 68,796 app opens 
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Flexible Pricing 
o PAYG 
 
$1 unlock, $0.44/min (scooters) 
o LimePrime 
 
$4.99/month, free 30 min reservations + no unlock fees 
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$1.25 flat-rate on trips under 5 minutes 
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$2.50 flat-rate on trips under 20 mins, $0.26/ min thereafter 
o LimePass 
 
$7.99, 30 mins, 1 day  
 
$14.99, 60 mins, 3 days  
 
$29.99, 180 mins, 10 days  
 
$49.99, 300 mins, 30 days 
o LimeAccess 
 
50% off PAYG rate for eligible riders 
o Over the past 2 years, Lime has focused on making services more accessible and 
affordable for residents across Tempe through better vehicles, lower costs, and a 
more reliable experience.  
o That’s translating into real use, with nearly 47,000 trips taken through LimePass and 
LimePrime in 2025 alone. For many residents, this is becoming a practical way to get 
around, with over $307,000 in savings to the community last year. 
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Lime Social Impact Programs 
o Lime Access 
 
Discounted rides for low-income neighbors  
 
Quick online application (approx. 90 seconds, approval often within 30 min.) 
 
Support alternative payments & text to unlock 
o Lime Assist 
 
Free adaptive device rentals (up to 24 hours+)  
 
Local delivery & pick-up at home  
Locations 
Trips 
Adjacent to Sun Devil Fitness 
Complex 
84,579 
Papago Park East Trailhead 
55,365 
West 3rd Ave/ South Beck Ave 
36,784 
South McClintock/ East 3rd St. 
17,351 
Meyer Park 
11,394

 
Partner with disability advocates to enhance program awareness 
o LimeHero 
 
Community empowerment tool allowing riders to round up fares to support 
local non-profit partner  
 
100% of funds stay local (current partner is Phoenix Spokespeople) 
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Opportunity for Tempe partner 
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Geofencing – Real-Time Virtual Zones for Safer, More Orderly Streets 
o What is it? 
 
Geofencing allows Lime to create virtual zones that manage rider behavior 
 
Working closely with cities, Lime designs and deploys geofenced areas to 
support local regulations and educate riders on where and how they can 
ride/ park 
o Types of zones: 
 
Low speed zone 
 
No operation zone 
 
Mandatory parking zone 
 
No parking zone 
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Advanced Product Features (in-app): 
o Late night safe to ride quiz, testing reaction time 
o Training mode 
 
First 3 rides have max speed of 10 mph 
 
After 3 rides, top speed is 15 mph (standard) 
o Designated parking directions 
o Vehicle locater directions 
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Tempe x Lime to the Polls 
o Lime to the Polls expands access by reducing transportation barriers to civic 
participation. During key elections, Lime provides free or discounted rides to polling 
places and voter registration events. 
o How it works: 
 
Enter promo code in Lime app  
 
Ride to polls or registration location  
 
Simple, accessible, and immediate 
o Tempe 2026 campaign details 
 
Hashtag: #UnlockDemocracy  
 
Promo Code: TEMPEVOTES2026  
 
Offer: 2 free 30-minute rides  
 
Validity: May 6 – May 19, 2026 (early voting through Election Day) 
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Recommendations for Tempe Program Changes: 
1. Implement Slow Ride Zone over Tempe Town Lake walking path

2. Additional parking corrals in mandatory parking zones (MPZ) to support proper 
parking and avoid overcrowding 
3. Establish audible “No Sidewalk Riding” alerts in high traffic areas 
Agenda Item 7 – Future Agenda Items (Councilmembers Only) 
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Scooter-related accident report from Fire Medical Rescue  
• 
Cross-city comparisons for best practices 
o Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tucson (all have scooter vendors) 
Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m. 
 
Prepared by:   Quincy Carrillo, Council Assistant, (480) 350-8893 
Reviewed by:  Tanya Chavez, Director of Mayor and Council Relations, (480) 858-2215