§ 12.08.011. Bicycle sharing stations.

"Bicycle sharing stations" (bike share stations) are stations where members of a bike sharing program can dock and undock public bicycles, electric assist bicycles (E-Bikes), tricycles, and electric mopeds using a key fob, credit card, mobile phone application, or other technology suited to the purpose. The stations feature a payment kiosk, wayfinding elements, and advertise a program sponsor on the equipment.

Bike share stations are classified as a minor encroachment in accordance with Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 12.08, and will be subject to all requirements applicable to minor encroachment permits.

The Director of Public Works is authorized to issue minor encroachment permits to a bike sharing organization in compliance with the provisions of this title. Such permits shall be required for the bike sharing organization to install and maintain public bike sharing stations on the public right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks, and plazas of the City. The number, location and design of bike share stations allowed under each such permit shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works so as to best serve the public interest.

(Ord. No. 13354, § 1, 2-2-2016)