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Pedicab Weight/Speed and Passenger Limits Downtown Commission Presentation Pedicabbers for Progress and Regulation Reforms Photo by Adam Greenfield Bicycle Advisory Council Recommendations • Pedicab Access During Street Closures and Special Events (2017) • Electric-Assist Pedicabs and Group Cycles (2019) • Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (2019) Pedestrian Advisory Council Recommendation • Electric-Assist Pedicab Regulation (2019) Urban Transportation Commission Recommendations • Pilot Program for E-Bike Pedicabs (2017) • Authorizing Electric-Assist Pedicabs and Group Cycles (2019) Letters of Public Support • Bike Austin (2019) • Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (2019) • AURA (2019) • Austin pedicab industry (2019) Scan QR code for recommendations and other materials → https://dodecahedron-impala-44kk.squarespace.com Current code rules Capacity: • A Pedicab is limited to 3 passengers, regardless of age. Speed Limits: • Dense Crowds: Maximum speed of 5 MPH. (walking pace) • Sparse Pedestrian Areas: Maximum speed of 10 MPH. • On Roadway: Maximum speed of 15 MPH. -about the top speed under human power (unassisted) that is sustainable on level ground -high enough to mix safely with urban vehicle traffic speeds especially going up hills Safe Distances: • Dense Crowds: Always Maintain a minimum of 3 feet from pedestrians. • Sparse Pedestrian Areas: Maintain 5-7 feet distance. Examples of pedicab sizes: Multi-bench: 2 or more seat benches (“Six- seater”) Single Bench: 1 seat bench (“Three-seater”) Drivetrain (one- speed), shipped with this multi- bench model “WHEREAS, pedicabs provide transportation by bicycle for people of all ages and abilities” BAC 2017 recommendation Multi-bench pedicab with pedals removed, motor power only “PEDICAB means a chauffeured vehicle operated for compensation that has at least three wheels, is propelled by human power exerted through pedals, a belt or chain and gears, and that is capable of transporting passengers on seats attached to the vehicle.” Austin City Code 13-2-1(26) Definitions Photo by Main Street Pedicabs Multi- bench pedicab: back-to- back design (B2B) • Multi-bench pedicabs (empty): 250-400+ lbs • Batteries: 100-150+ lbs • Bluetooth Speaker: 0-35+ lbs • 4-6 adults: up to 1800+ lbs • Driver: up to 300+ lbs Compact cars and Electric Low Speed Vehicle (ESLV) 1500-2000 pounds 2500 pounds Photo by Main Street Pedicabs • Single-bench pedicab (empty): 150-200 lbs • Batteries: 0-100 lbs • Bluetooth Speaker: 0-35+ lbs • 1-3 adults: up to 900 lbs • Driver: up to 300+ lbs Photo by Valerie Tamburri Photos by Main Street Pedicabs Questions for possible Commission recommendations Should the current pedicab passenger limit: a) Increase b) Stay at 3 Should there be a pedicab passenger exemption for infants or young children secured in an adult's lap or a harness/sling? Does the Commission support the classification of any vehicle- for-hire with two or more seat benches as a pedicab or as a different service? Should motorized or e-assisted vehicles-for-hire with two or more seat benches be classified as Electric Low Speed Vehicles (ELSV) or in another motor vehicle category? Other items to consider • Equip pedicabs with speedometers • Top assisted speed governed to 15 mph • Past BAC-PAC recommendations of pedicabs • NEV and ELSV: use of bike lanes, allowed or not allowed? • Other? “WHEREAS, pedicabs are a safe and effective mode of transportation in an urban environment and contribute to a truly multimodal society” PAC 2019 recommendation “WHEREAS, small low-speed transportation modes like pedicabs make streets welcoming, safe, and comfortable places for all people” BAC 2019 recommendation