CEDAR FALLS — An organization that gives Waterloo with electrical scooter leases has hopes of bringing them to Cedar Falls.
However, an in-person assembly last month with representatives from Bird, the Santa Monica, California-based micromobility firm, has been described by metropolis officials as nothing greater than informational.
No further conferences are recognized to have been scheduled to additional discuss the concept. A metropolis spokesperson confirmed Friday no motion is being taken at the moment.
On the opposite hand, none have indicated the door is closed, and it may very well be a subject of dialogue down the street.
A Bird spokesperson described its conversations with the town as “active” and famous it will be “happy to share more (with The Courier) as conversations progress.” If pursued, the program “would be implemented at no cost to the city.”
“Bird is working closely with the city of Cedar Falls to bring our eco-friendly e-scooters to the area,” mentioned the corporate spokesperson in an e mail. “With its focus on sustainability and resiliency, Cedar Falls is a natural fit for our shared e-scooter program. Providing residents in cities like Cedar Falls with a fun and sustainable transportation option is core to our mission of reducing reliance on gas powered vehicles.”
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City officials identified throughout a December goal-setting session that consideration ought to be given to “more creative, more futuristic-style transportation” choices, as opposed to solely fastened bus routes.
The program possible wouldn’t assist individuals with out a private automobile to get locations due to the restrictions on the place the scooters could be ridden.
Andrew Shroll, chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, attended the assembly with the corporate, and attendees obtained to truly attempt the scooters out. He mentioned Tuesday a “trial period” would “most likely” be the trail ahead if the City Council “would choose to go in that direction.”
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WATERLOO — The Cedar Falls softball group picked up some a lot wanted confidence with wins of 7-5 and 13-7 over the Waterloo West Wahawks, Thursday.
Shroll informed advisory committee members he didn’t personally see a use for the scooters in Cedar Falls nowadays. Some committee members identified some issues in bigger cities with “scooter littering.”
But Shroll additionally mentioned they probably may very well be utilized by vacationers, and speculated they might “probably” be parked exterior locations just like the Tourism & Visitors Bureau and resorts, and on College Hill for college students to journey backwards and forwards between there and downtown.
“I don’t think it’s something that will be coming anytime soon,” mentioned Councilor Dustin Ganfield, who additionally attended the assembly with the Bird representatives.
The chairman of the Community Relations and Planning Committee projected the program may be a subject of dialogue 12 to 24 months down the street, noting there doesn’t appear to be a direct want. He added that “infrastructure” would wish to be put in place earlier than its introduction.
Waterloo is in the midst of a two-year pilot program that started last June. Two personal operators, Bird and Helbiz, now supply electrical scooter leases in Waterloo’s city core and surrounding neighborhoods.
Users obtain an app after which find the scooters on a map.
The map additionally exhibits authorized drop-off areas and locations the place driving is off limits. It prices $1 to begin a visit, and the common journey prices about $5, mentioned organizers concerned within the launch of the Bird scooters in Waterloo.
An ordinance had to be developed by the town and handed earlier than scooters have been allowed on metropolis streets.
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Waterloo West junior Cecelia Dehl makes a throw to first base towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West eighth-grader Frannie Dehl makes a catch within the outfield towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Sydney Wilson rounds third base after hitting a two-run house run towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Addison Wells makes a throw to first base towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West eighth-grader Addy Schoepske makes a catch within the outfield towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Lauren Sandvold makes a throw to first base towards Waterloo West on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls senior Cyrah Rasmussen delivers a pitch towards Waterloo West on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Addison Wells awaits the throw from house plate as Cedar Falls freshman Sophie Stanic slides again into third base on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls eighth-grader Braelyn Dohlman slides into second base as Waterloo West junior Cecelia Dehl applies the tag on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West sophomore Bailey Schoepske swings by way of a pitch towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Carley Strelow slides into house plate to rating towards Waterloo West on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Addison Wells rounds second base after hitting a two-run house run towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls senior Cyrah Rasmussen swings by way of a pitch towards Waterloo West on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Nia Christoffer fields a groundball and makes a throw to first base towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Waterloo West junior Savannah Ringheden fields a groundball and makes a throw to first base towards Cedar Falls on Thursday at West.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Izzy Walker swings by way of a pitch towards Waterloo West on Thursday at West.