Scooty Mobility Inc.
When:
August - October 2024
* Dates are subject to change
Where:
Markham Centre (Downtown Markham)
Project Partner:
City of Markham | The Remington Group
Micro-mobility Solution
Markham Centre represents the City’s long-term vision for a vibrant downtown, combining mixed-use retail, residential, and office spaces, alongside the new York University campus set to open in 2024. Prioritizing sustainable, efficient, and equitable transportation for all travelers to and from this hub is crucial. The City of Markham's first and last mile challenge for the OVIN Demonstration Zone invites innovative solutions to enhance mobility for workers, residents, students, and visitors.
By demonstrating micro-mobility options—such as electric scooters and electric bikes—we aim to seamlessly connect transit hubs to Markham Centre.
Expected Outcomes:
- Evaluate micro-mobility as a solution to Markham's first and last mile transportation challenge, while informing city planning through comprehensive data collection and analysis.
- Key outcomes include tracking adoption and ridership patterns to inform infrastructure investments and policies.
- The City will benefit from visualizations of ride concentrations and popular origins, allowing for targeted service improvements. Insights into designated parking areas will identify usage trends and areas for intervention.
- Monitor service metrics, such as response times, and engage the community through public meetings for feedback.
- Advanced GIS analysis to evaluate vehicle routes and demand patterns to enhance transportation strategies.
Company Description:
Scooty Mobility Inc. (SCOOTY) is a leader in micro-mobility solutions, dedicated to revolutionizing urban transportation with eco-friendly and efficient technologies. Since its founding in 2019, Scooty has been at the forefront of integrating small, lightweight vehicles into transit systems to improve connectivity and sustainability.
About Micro-mobility Demonstration in Markham
Micromobility, as approved by Markham’s Council, refers to transportation over short distances provided by a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically under 25 km/h and driven by one user/rider at a time. Examples include bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-Scooters) and other light electric vehicles.
E-scooters and e-bikes are available for use only within Downtown Markham, inside the City’s OVIN Demonstration Zone. The boundaries are Highway 7, Highway 407, Kennedy Road, and Warden Avenue. There are 11 designated parking locations throughout Downtown Markham where vehicles will be available for pick-up & drop-off. The parking locations are approved as a result of the City’s collaboration with The Remington Group and are available on Scooty’s mobile application. Riders should use bike lanes or shared multi-use roadways and avoid sidewalks. No-ride zones for safety are marked in red on the Scooty app.
Vehicles and devices operating in the Demonstration Zone are subject to some of the following regulations under the Highway Traffic Act that stipulate vehicle and operator safety criteria which must be met.
Ontario’s e-Scooter pilot and regulations
To minimize risks during the SCOOTY demonstration, several safety practices are being implemented. E-scooters will operate at a maximum speed of 20 km/h, reduced from the 24 km/h permitted in Ontario. Certain areas are designated as slow-speed zones with a top speed of 15 km/h. E-scooters are geofenced to ensure they are parked only in designated zones. Riders must adhere to local traffic laws, wear helmets, and be at least 16 years old to ride. E-scooters can be used on roads with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h or less and must be operated in bike lanes where available. Riding on sidewalks, in parks, and on multi-use pathways is prohibited, and all road rules, including obeying stop signs and yielding to pedestrians, must be followed.