Strategy 4 Require private shared mobility providers, including transportation network companies, to share data that supports the City’s ongoing transportation planning and operations work, with a focus on equity and access for all and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
The actions within this strategy are divided into two categories:
Action we will DOActions we will SUPPORTAction we will do are followed by “DO” and are colored in dark gray, and actions we will support are followed by “SUPPORT” and are colored in light gray.
Learn more about how we get thereAccess to trip and vehicle data can provide critical information for supporting management of the right of way and future planning of mobility options. Data can also support decision making around additional infrastructure and safety improvements and policy development to support mode shift and greenhouse gas reductions.
In line with the City’s Data Policy, the privacy and protection of user data is our top priority. In order to establish and communicate clear and consistent standards of data processing, the City developed a Mobility Data Methodology and Analysis that can be applied across mobility service providers. This allows the City to access, use, and share data in a way which is safe, intentional, and transparent.
Actions to require private shared mobility providers, including transportation network companies, to share data that supports the City’s ongoing transportation planning and operations work, with a focus on equity and access for all and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
Technology 4.1
Ensure that all data is fully aggregated and anonymized for the protection of users.
Supported goals:
Equity Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
Complete
Significant milestone(s):
Minneapolis' shared bike and scooter program license agreement requires providers to manage and anonymize data for user protection. Data is available on the Minneapolis website.
Technology 4.2
Require data from all shared mobility providers to further City goals that abides by the City’s Mobility Data Methodology and Analysis.
Supported goals:
Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Low
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
Complete
Significant milestone(s):
Shared bike and scooter providers are required to provide data on usage and compliance. Aggregated data on ridership, 311 complaints, and vehicle availability is maintained on the City website.
Technology 4.3
Analyze data received to understand impacts to safety, trip behavior, equitable access and the environment.
Supported goals:
Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2020-2023 (Years 0-3)
Status:
Complete
Significant milestone(s):
Public Works analyzes data from bike and scooter providers to understand progress towards mode shift goals and collaborates with providers to make service adjustments when warranted for safety or other reasons.
Technology 4.4
Work with public partners to establish a standardized process for data requests and a system to share data across agencies.
Supported goals:
Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Status:
Complete
Significant milestone(s):
Public Works collaborates with the Twin Cities Shared Mobility Collaborative Data Sharing Subcommittee on procedures for data requests and sharing. As of 2024, a standardized process is outlined in shared bike and scooter license agreements.
Technology 4.5
Create and publish fully anonymized and aggregated open data sets and public transparency dashboards.
Supported goals:
Climate Safety Equity Prosperity Mobility Active Partnerships
Related actions:
Technology 5.1
Difficulty:
Medium
Timeframe:
2024-2027 (Years 4-7)
Status:
Complete
Significant milestone(s):
Aggregated and anonymized data on ridership, 311 complaints, vehicle availability, and other information is maintained on the City website.
See also actions:
- Bicycling 11.2
Requiring data sharing from micromobility service operators - Bicycling 11.3
Survey of bicycle and micromobility users