USPS Publication Number 16300
T h i s C om mu n it y Ne w s p a p e r i s a p u bl i c a t ion of E s c a m b i a-S a nt a Ro s a B a r A s s o c i a t ion
Se r v i ng t he Fi r st Jud icia l Ci rcu it Section A, Page 1
Vol. 21, No. 31
V isit T he S ummation W eekly O nline : SummationWeekly.com
August 4, 2021
1 Section, 8 Pages
Photo by Guy Stevens
BIRD I S THE WO RD BI RD S COOTER RE NTA L S R OLL INTO P ENSACOL A by Kelly Oden
Downtown Pensacola has gone to the birds—Bird e-scooters, that is. The streamlined electric scooters made their debut in late July as part of a oneyear pilot program aimed at gauging the public’s interest in shared transportation and recreation options. The e-scooters offer residents and visitors an opportunity to see Pensacola in a new way while helping to reduce carbon emissions and traffic congestion on downtown’s historic streets. Drew Buchanan, owner of Pensacola Power Bikes, has signed on with global scooter company, Bird, to oversee the rollout of up to 250 scooters. “The good thing is that Bird is really, really experienced. I think they’re the biggest in the US—they are in more than 100 cities,” Buchanan said. “They were looking for someone with a little logistics and professional experience that has the know how to handle a fleet of micro mobility vehicles located downtown.” The e-scooters are dockless and all activity is appbased, including payment, maps, location info and more. Through the Bird smartphone app, riders
can see the nearest Bird scooter on a map, complete the safety tutorial and ride directly to their desired destination. Upon ending their trip, riders simply park the scooter safely along the side of a sidewalk or on the street next to an unmarked curb and take a photo of the scooter through the app to ensure proper parking. The City of Pensacola approved this pilot program pre-Covid, but decided to put the rollout on pause during the height of the pandemic. “We are excited to welcome Bird to the City of Pensacola, and we look forward to offering e-scooters as an environmentally-conscious mode
RULES OF TH E R OA D • The electric scooters can be used on roads and in bike lanes and have a maximum speed of 15 mph. • Scooters must be parked out of the way of pedestrians and never blocking driveways or accessibility ramps. of transportation for residents and visitors to travel throughout our beautiful city,” Mayor Grover Robinson said. “We have heard from our residents that there’s a desire for multimodal transportation as our
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This map was prepared by the GIS section of the City of Pensacola and is provided for information purposes only and is not to be used for development of construction plans or any type of engineering services based on information depicted herein. It is maintained for the function of this office only. It is not intended for conveyance nor is it a survey. The data is not guaranteed accurate or suitable for any use other than that for which it was gathered.
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• Riders are required to be at least 18 years old to access the scooters. • Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride. • Riders are required to obey all standard rules of the road. • Additional rules may apply. Please refer to the app for more information.
city continues to grow, and I think Bird scooters will make a great addition to our community.” A fully charged Bird e-scooter can travel about 25 miles at a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour. Buchanan hopes that one day, riders will be able to ride protected bike lanes all the way from Downtown Pensacola to Pensacola Beach. For the time being, he sees the e-scooters as another unique and immersive way to experience downtown’s unique offerings. “Downtown Pensacola’s streets weren’t necessarily set up for cars. They were set up for walking, biking, horses and carriages.” Buchanan explained. “I think the more that people can get out of their car and experience downtown without having to drive 40 miles an hour in an automobile, the better because it’s more fun and it’s just healthier.
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I’ve never see someone mad on a bike or a scooter. It’s like, if you see someone on a jet ski, they’re Batman, right? But chances are, if you’re in a car, you are a little frustrated, so it’s a quality of life thing, as well” Bird e-scooter rentals cost $1 to start and 39 cents per minute, meaning a 10-minute ride would cost approximately $4.90. Bird offers a number of reduced pricing options including free rides for healthcare workers and emergency personnel and a Community Pricing Program, which offers a 50 percent discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans and senior citizens. For more information about Bird electric scooters, visit bird.co. E-scooter issues can also be reported through City of Pensacola 311.
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