During the City Council meeting on July 19, 2022, Bird Rides, LLC. proposed establishing an e-scooter rental system in Port Angeles. Following a discussion, the Council moved to authorize, negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Rides, LLC.
The established Temporary Operating Agreement was signed on July 31, 2022, and remains in effect through September 30, 2023, unless renewed or extended by mutual written agreement. The limited time period allows the City and its residents and visitors to evaluate the benefits the e-scooter share program. Bird launched the pilot on May 26, 2023, and has since deployed 75 e-scooters in downtown Port Angeles.