Sustainability and Transportation Committee — Portland, ME
Date: 2025-05-14
Time: 17:00

Sustainability& Transportation MEMBERS
Committee Agenda Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali, At-Large
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
 Councilor Anna Bullett, District 4




The Sustainability and Transportation
Committee will conduct this meeting
remotely via Zoom. Allow your computer to
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meeting experience. If you are not able to
attend live either in person or via Zoom, a
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Center following the meeting.

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time for public comment.

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1. Review and approve minutes from April 9


 a. Minutes
2. Sustainability and Transportaion Program Updates


 a. May Updates
3. Presentation and Discussion


 a. Transit Leaders Forum

 As part of its 2025 goal-setting process, the City Council identified the expansion of transit
 options as a priority. In support of this goal, the Council’s Sustainability and Transportation
 Committee is exploring strategies to strengthen Portland’s multi-modal transportation system.
 To inform this effort, the Committee will host a panel discussion with representatives from the
 region’s transit agencies, PACTS, and MaineDOT. The discussion will provide an overview of
 the current public transportation network and how it is serving residents today. The Committee
 seeks to gather insights and ideas on how the City of Portland can help grow and improve the
 network to make it more accessible, convenient, and effective for residents, employees, and
 visitors. This conversation will lay the groundwork for future policy initiatives the Committee
 may consider advancing.

 Panelists: Glen Fenton (GPMetro), Rod Carpenter (BSOOB Transit), Dale Doughty
 (MaineDOT), Ryan Neale (MaineDOT), Patricia Quinn (NNEPRA), Kristina Egan (GPCOG),
 Chris Chop (GPCOG), Andrew Clark (GPCOG), Nick Mavadones (Casco Bay Lines), John
 Warnock (Casco Bay Lines), Don Libby (RPT)

 No public comment will be taken.
 b. Policy Review and Consideration: Amendments to Chapter 30 regarding golf carts on Peaks
 Island
 Presentors: Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager
 Public comment will be taken.
 c. Policy Review: Taxi Fares
 Presenter: Troy Moon, Sustainability Director
 No public comment will be taken.
4. Review work plan and upcoming meetings

Sustainability& Transportation MEMBERS
Committee Agenda Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali, At-Large
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
 Councilor Anna Bullett, District 4




The Sustainability and Transportation
Committee will conduct this meeting
remotely via Zoom. Allow your computer to
install the free Zoom app to get the best
meeting experience. If you are not able to
attend live either in person or via Zoom, a
recording will be available in the Agenda
Center following the meeting.

For public comment via Zoom, you will need
to use the "raise your hand" feature. To raise
your hand via the telephone, please hit *9.
You will be unmuted by the host when it is
time for public comment.

https://portlandmaine-
gov.zoom.us/j/89952567500?pwd=zLf7HunT
yswwcokWAwAlXBHcv0WNXl.1




1. Review and approve minutes from April 9


 a. Minutes
2. Sustainability and Transportaion Program Updates


 a. May Updates
3. Presentation and Discussion


 a. Transit Leaders Forum

 As part of its 2025 goal-setting process, the City Council identified the expansion of transit
 options as a priority. In support of this goal, the Council’s Sustainability and Transportation
 Committee is exploring strategies to strengthen Portland’s multi-modal transportation system.
 To inform this effort, the Committee will host a panel discussion with representatives from the
 region’s transit agencies, PACTS, and MaineDOT. The discussion will provide an overview of
 the current public transportation network and how it is serving residents today. The Committee
 seeks to gather insights and ideas on how the City of Portland can help grow and improve the
 network to make it more accessible, convenient, and effective for residents, employees, and
 visitors. This conversation will lay the groundwork for future policy initiatives the Committee

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 may consider advancing.

 Panelists: Glen Fenton (GPMetro), Rod Carpenter (BSOOB Transit), Dale Doughty
 (MaineDOT), Ryan Neale (MaineDOT), Patricia Quinn (NNEPRA), Kristina Egan (GPCOG),
 Chris Chop (GPCOG), Andrew Clark (GPCOG), Nick Mavadones (Casco Bay Lines), John
 Warnock (Casco Bay Lines), Don Libby (RPT)

 No public comment will be taken.
 b. Policy Review and Consideration: Amendments to Chapter 30 regarding golf carts on Peaks
 Island
 Presentors: Zachary Lenhert, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager
 Public comment will be taken.
 c. Policy Review: Taxi Fares
 Presenter: Troy Moon, Sustainability Director
 No public comment will be taken.
4. Review work plan and upcoming meetings




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 CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
 Committee on Sustainability and Transportation
 Councilor Regina Phillips (D3), Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali (At-Large)
 Councilor Anna Bullett (D4)


Draft Minutes April 9, 2025
Members Present: Councilor Phillips, Councilor Bullett, Councilor Ali, Councilor Sykes
Staff Present: Troy Moon, Greg Jordan, Katie Tims, Mike Murray, Kevin Kraft, Jeremiah Bartlett

Meeting was called to order.

March 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The March 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Sustainability Updates
Our office is currently running the second round of the Electrify Bikes! program, which offers
income-eligible Portland residents the opportunity to receive an incentive toward the purchase
of an electric assist bicycle or cargo bicycle. The program supports goals identified in One
Climate Future to reduce vehicle miles traveled in automobiles and to reduce carbon emissions
from transportation. Over 200 residents registered for the program. We randomly selected
residents to complete the registration process and shop for a bike. By completion, we expect to
award incentives for between 30 - 40 e-bikes with 15 e-bikes purchased thus far.

Our office has spent a significant amount of time on community engagement and education in
the last month including tabling at the Portland High School STEM Expo, presenting at 9
different classes at Portland High School, presenting to 160 students at Lyman Moore Middle
School, presenting to the Leadership Maine’s Environmental Day, and at the Portland Public
Library’s Speaker Series. We also celebrated Earth Day on April 19th and have another
upcoming event in May, Walk the Working Waterfront.

Transportation Updates
Kevin Kraft shared that the Reimagining Franklin St project is underway with WSP selected as
the project consultant in February and will host their first public engagement meeting on
Thursday, April 17th.

The Forest Avenue: Marginal Way to Park Avenue Smart Corridor Study finished the alternative
analysis study in February and shows recommendations for a road diet between Woodfords
Corner and Exit 6. They will be doing more additional outreach with stakeholders, particularly in
the cyclist community and local businesses.

The Union Branch Connector Pathways finished construction drawings and are planning to get
a bid out for construction this summer with full completion in the Spring 2026.




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They also received grant funding for phase 3 for the multi-use path along West Commercial
Street.

Transportation Engineer, Jeremiah Bartlett, shared updates on the Libbytown Safety and
Accessibility Project, which has goals for climate resiliency, urban design, and water quality
compliance and the preliminary design review will be completed in 2025 with the final design in
2026 with additional meetings on various design components ongoing.

Jeremiah Bartlett also shared Brighton Avenue: Rosemont Corner Intersection Improvements
that they are working on a systems calibration on how to do the alternatives analysis, which
uses different models to see what future alternatives look like on the Rosemont Corner. We will
see more on that later this year including public process and discussing alternatives.

Mike Murray shared that Marles Corner is an MDOT led project and there are no updates
currently. He also shared there are no updates regarding the Forest Avenue: Marginal Way to
Park Avenue (Smart Corridor Study: Phase III) at this point.

Jeremiah Bartlett shared updates regarding the State & High Street Two-Way Conversion
project. They discussed with MDOT looking for a two-party agreement to coordinate the
streetscape project on York Street with the State & High Street conversion. They are doing a
staff and consultant walk the next day to look at the corridor and understand at a high level of
detail what the constraints are. It will be helpful towards doing the alternatives assessment to
bring back to the public.

Petition to Amend Parking Restrictions on Deerfield Road
Troy Moon recommended that the committee postpone this item as they have been having
conversations with the petitioner, who is receptive to having conversations in the field to see if
there is a way to address concerns and reach a resolution without having to take council action.

Councilor Phillips approved the request.

Request to approve a traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between Kennebec Street
and Oxford Street
Mike Murray and Jeremiah Bartlett shared the basis for this is to increase the parking supply
along Pearl and Cotton Streets. Jeremiah Bartlett shared that parking in the target location can
accommodate a single side of parking to add 15-16 spaces for 2 hour parking between
9am-5pm. It will provide a benefit to the neighborhood and to the businesses in the area.

Councilor Phillips supports the additional parking downtown. Councilor Ali wondered if parking
will increase at Lancaster St as well? Jeremiah answered that not at this point, but they will look
into Lancaster in the future and that Lancaster is more complex due to the previous scrapyard
and uncertainty of its future development.




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Councilor Bullett asked about daylighting at the corners and if that is part of the plan? Jeremiah
answered that yes it is part of the plan, everything will be setback 25 feet, but typically, when
resurfacing a street they will reinforce the daylighting.

Public comment on request to approve a traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between
Kennebec Street and Oxford Street
There was no public comment.

Motion to approve the traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between Kennebec Street
and Oxford Street
The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett and seconded by Councilor Ali.
The motion was accepted unanimously and will move forward to full City Council.

Request to approve traffic schedule change on Cotton Street north of Fore Street
Jeremiah Bartlett shared there have been two different requests regarding Cotton St. There are
a few businesses on Cotton St that have loading needs. This change would propose
commercial loading zones in store frontage areas between 9am-6pm. There have been ongoing
challenges with people double parking on Fore Street which this change would also resolve.
There have been pleas from the public to provide additional parking options that could benefit
residents in the area, as most parking is metered in the area - an additional 6 spaces. This
would address demand on parking on peninsula in Portland.

Public Comment on the request to approve traffic schedule change on Cotton Street
north of Fore Street
There was no public comment.

Motion to approve the traffic schedule change on Cotton Street north of Fore Street
The motion was moved by Councilor Ali and seconded by Councilor Bullett.
The motion was accepted unanimously and will move forward to full City Council.

Vision Zero Implementation
Greg Jordan said we moved forward on the Vision Zero implementation as the S&T committee’s
resolution will go to Council the coming Monday. There was one change to the resolution based
on comment made at the last meeting to reference school districts as a partner. Otherwise, the
resolution is the same. Basic outline of the major action steps for the broader Vision Zero
Implementation, as there were broader measures included in the GPCOG plan to operationalize
these actions in the short and long term. A technical design manual was also included in the
resolution and they estimate it will take about a year to complete. Completing the
comprehensive transportation plan will be instrumental in making progress on this in the long
run. There will also be an annual report on crashes and collisions in Portland. Greg Jordan
provided a brief overview of the Draft Vision Zero Implementation Plan, which will include an
internal, interdepartmental task force to make progress in an organized, systematic fashion.
Jordan was open to initial feedback from Councilors and plan to have completed plan by June.




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No questions from Councilors and they look forward to discussing this further in May.

Review and Update Work Plan
Conversations about the landcare committee and

Councilor Phillips shared that there have been some discussions regarding the landcare
committee and ordinance. Councilor Phillips mentioned that Councilor Sykes had some
suggestions to the LMAC and Councilor Phillips let Councilor Bullett or Councilor Ali know that if
they have any suggestions regarding the landcare ordinance to contact her.

Troy Moon suggested postposing the seal level rise policy discussion to a later date that it is
more of an informational presentation and the Resilience Working Group is just starting again
for this year, which would open up time for Councilor Ali’s item regarding the taxi and the
landcare ordinance discussion. Councilor Bullett agreed with this plan.

Greg Jordan wanted to flag their intent regarding the upcoming discussion with transit agencies
and PACs to not only discuss their individual systems, but the focus should be on how they all
work together to provide a public transportation network and what the City of Portland can do at
a policy level to improve the network.

Troy Moon mentioned that members of the public are interested in updates with the cruise ships
and that we are continuing to have conversations with stakeholders and gather information.
Moon mentioned having a panel discussion hosted by Councilor Phillips to discuss options for
the Council to consider regarding cruise ships. Troy also shared that our ultimate goal is to work
on a Community-Wide Resilience Plan and what options the city might take for adapting to sea
level rise with hopes to see a Council resolution to use as a policy basis to build a climate
resiliency plan over the next couple years.

Motion to Adjournment
The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett, and seconded by Councilor Ali.
The motion was accepted unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned




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 CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
 Committee on Sustainability and Transportation
 Councilor Regina Phillips (D3), Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali (At-Large)
 Councilor Anna Bullett (D4)


Draft Minutes April 9, 2025
Members Present: Councilor Phillips, Councilor Bullett, Councilor Ali, Councilor Sykes
Staff Present: Troy Moon, Greg Jordan, Katie Tims, Mike Murray, Kevin Kraft, Jeremiah Bartlett

Meeting was called to order.

March 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The March 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Sustainability Updates
Our office is currently running the second round of the Electrify Bikes! program, which offers
income-eligible Portland residents the opportunity to receive an incentive toward the purchase
of an electric assist bicycle or cargo bicycle. The program supports goals identified in One
Climate Future to reduce vehicle miles traveled in automobiles and to reduce carbon emissions
from transportation. Over 200 residents registered for the program. We randomly selected
residents to complete the registration process and shop for a bike. By completion, we expect to
award incentives for between 30 - 40 e-bikes with 15 e-bikes purchased thus far.

Our office has spent a significant amount of time on community engagement and education in
the last month including tabling at the Portland High School STEM Expo, presenting at 9
different classes at Portland High School, presenting to 160 students at Lyman Moore Middle
School, presenting to the Leadership Maine’s Environmental Day, and at the Portland Public
Library’s Speaker Series. We also celebrated Earth Day on April 19th and have another
upcoming event in May, Walk the Working Waterfront.

Transportation Updates
Kevin Kraft shared that the Reimagining Franklin St project is underway with WSP selected as
the project consultant in February and will host their first public engagement meeting on
Thursday, April 17th.

The Forest Avenue: Marginal Way to Park Avenue Smart Corridor Study finished the alternative
analysis study in February and shows recommendations for a road diet between Woodfords
Corner and Exit 6. They will be doing more additional outreach with stakeholders, particularly in
the cyclist community and local businesses.

The Union Branch Connector Pathways finished construction drawings and are planning to get
a bid out for construction this summer with full completion in the Spring 2026.




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They also received grant funding for phase 3 for the multi-use path along West Commercial
Street.

Transportation Engineer, Jeremiah Bartlett, shared updates on the Libbytown Safety and
Accessibility Project, which has goals for climate resiliency, urban design, and water quality
compliance and the preliminary design review will be completed in 2025 with the final design in
2026 with additional meetings on various design components ongoing.

Jeremiah Bartlett also shared Brighton Avenue: Rosemont Corner Intersection Improvements
that they are working on a systems calibration on how to do the alternatives analysis, which
uses different models to see what future alternatives look like on the Rosemont Corner. We will
see more on that later this year including public process and discussing alternatives.

Mike Murray shared that Marles Corner is an MDOT led project and there are no updates
currently. He also shared there are no updates regarding the Forest Avenue: Marginal Way to
Park Avenue (Smart Corridor Study: Phase III) at this point.

Jeremiah Bartlett shared updates regarding the State & High Street Two-Way Conversion
project. They discussed with MDOT looking for a two-party agreement to coordinate the
streetscape project on York Street with the State & High Street conversion. They are doing a
staff and consultant walk the next day to look at the corridor and understand at a high level of
detail what the constraints are. It will be helpful towards doing the alternatives assessment to
bring back to the public.

Petition to Amend Parking Restrictions on Deerfield Road
Troy Moon recommended that the committee postpone this item as they have been having
conversations with the petitioner, who is receptive to having conversations in the field to see if
there is a way to address concerns and reach a resolution without having to take council action.

Councilor Phillips approved the request.

Request to approve a traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between Kennebec Street
and Oxford Street
Mike Murray and Jeremiah Bartlett shared the basis for this is to increase the parking supply
along Pearl and Cotton Streets. Jeremiah Bartlett shared that parking in the target location can
accommodate a single side of parking to add 15-16 spaces for 2 hour parking between
9am-5pm. It will provide a benefit to the neighborhood and to the businesses in the area.

Councilor Phillips supports the additional parking downtown. Councilor Ali wondered if parking
will increase at Lancaster St as well? Jeremiah answered that not at this point, but they will look
into Lancaster in the future and that Lancaster is more complex due to the previous scrapyard
and uncertainty of its future development.




 Page 8
Councilor Bullett asked about daylighting at the corners and if that is part of the plan? Jeremiah
answered that yes it is part of the plan, everything will be setback 25 feet, but typically, when
resurfacing a street they will reinforce the daylighting.

Public comment on request to approve a traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between
Kennebec Street and Oxford Street
There was no public comment.

Motion to approve the traffic schedule change on Pearl Street between Kennebec Street
and Oxford Street
The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett and seconded by Councilor Ali.
The motion was accepted unanimously and will move forward to full City Council.

Request to approve traffic schedule change on Cotton Street north of Fore Street
Jeremiah Bartlett shared there have been two different requests regarding Cotton St. There are
a few businesses on Cotton St that have loading needs. This change would propose
commercial loading zones in store frontage areas between 9am-6pm. There have been ongoing
challenges with people double parking on Fore Street which this change would also resolve.
There have been pleas from the public to provide additional parking options that could benefit
residents in the area, as most parking is metered in the area - an additional 6 spaces. This
would address demand on parking on peninsula in Portland.

Public Comment on the request to approve traffic schedule change on Cotton Street
north of Fore Street
There was no public comment.

Motion to approve the traffic schedule change on Cotton Street north of Fore Street
The motion was moved by Councilor Ali and seconded by Councilor Bullett.
The motion was accepted unanimously and will move forward to full City Council.

Vision Zero Implementation
Greg Jordan said we moved forward on the Vision Zero implementation as the S&T committee’s
resolution will go to Council the coming Monday. There was one change to the resolution based
on comment made at the last meeting to reference school districts as a partner. Otherwise, the
resolution is the same. Basic outline of the major action steps for the broader Vision Zero
Implementation, as there were broader measures included in the GPCOG plan to operationalize
these actions in the short and long term. A technical design manual was also included in the
resolution and they estimate it will take about a year to complete. Completing the
comprehensive transportation plan will be instrumental in making progress on this in the long
run. There will also be an annual report on crashes and collisions in Portland. Greg Jordan
provided a brief overview of the Draft Vision Zero Implementation Plan, which will include an
internal, interdepartmental task force to make progress in an organized, systematic fashion.
Jordan was open to initial feedback from Councilors and plan to have completed plan by June.




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No questions from Councilors and they look forward to discussing this further in May.

Review and Update Work Plan
Conversations about the landcare committee and

Councilor Phillips shared that there have been some discussions regarding the landcare
committee and ordinance. Councilor Phillips mentioned that Councilor Sykes had some
suggestions to the LMAC and Councilor Phillips let Councilor Bullett or Councilor Ali know that if
they have any suggestions regarding the landcare ordinance to contact her.

Troy Moon suggested postposing the seal level rise policy discussion to a later date that it is
more of an informational presentation and the Resilience Working Group is just starting again
for this year, which would open up time for Councilor Ali’s item regarding the taxi and the
landcare ordinance discussion. Councilor Bullett agreed with this plan.

Greg Jordan wanted to flag their intent regarding the upcoming discussion with transit agencies
and PACs to not only discuss their individual systems, but the focus should be on how they all
work together to provide a public transportation network and what the City of Portland can do at
a policy level to improve the network.

Troy Moon mentioned that members of the public are interested in updates with the cruise ships
and that we are continuing to have conversations with stakeholders and gather information.
Moon mentioned having a panel discussion hosted by Councilor Phillips to discuss options for
the Council to consider regarding cruise ships. Troy also shared that our ultimate goal is to work
on a Community-Wide Resilience Plan and what options the city might take for adapting to sea
level rise with hopes to see a Council resolution to use as a policy basis to build a climate
resiliency plan over the next couple years.

Motion to Adjournment
The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett, and seconded by Councilor Ali.
The motion was accepted unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned




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City of Portland | Sustainability Office
Troy Moon, Director



To: Sustainability and Transportation Committee
 Regina Phillips, Chair




MEETING DATE
May 14, 2025

AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Item 3B

PURPOSE
The purpose of this item is to amend Sec. 30-110 of City Code regarding regulation of golf
cart rentals. Specifically, this proposal would remove the cap on golf cart operators and
establish a wait list for rental golf cart licenses.

COMMITTEE WORK PLAN/CITY COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT
N/A

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City code requires that all golf cart rental operators be licensed by the City of Portland. It
also allows the City Manager to establish a cap on the number of golf cart operators l.
Staff recommends amending Chapter 30 to:

 1.​ Eliminate the cap on rental golf cart operators.
 ​
 As written, the ordinance requires that the City facilitate a competitive bidding
 process between operators if the cap established by the City Manager is met,
 which is unclear and challenging to administer.

 2.​ Direct the Permitting and Inspections Department to create and manage a
 waitlist for cart licenses.

 As written, the ordinance allows the City Manager to set a cap on the number of
 cart licenses available but does not have a mechanism for interested parties to
 secure a spot in line for when the number of licensed carts falls below the cap.



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 Making this change will align cap management with other programs with caps
 such as short term rentals and food truck licenses on Cutter Street. The
 recommended amendment explains how Permitting and Inspections will manage
 the waitlist.



FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact anticipated.

CONCLUSION(S)
Staff recommend that this amendment be recommended to the Council for approval.
This amendment will provide clarity to the regulatory process, allowing for more
confident and legally sound administration by staff.

PRIOR COMMITTEE REVIEW
No prior committee review.

PREPARED BY
Troy Moon, Sustainability Director


ATTACHMENTS
Redlined version of Sec. 30-110 prepared by Corporation Counsel




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City of Portland Vehicles for Hire
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30
Sec. 30-1 Rev. 8-12-2019xx-xx-xxxx

 ARTICLE VI. RENTAL VEHICLES

Sec. 30-110. Rental of Golf Carts for Operation on City Streets.
 (a) Definitions. The following words shall have the
following definitions for purposes of this article.
 (1) A rental golf cart means any golf cart rented or offered
 for rent to be operated on City streets. “Rental golf
 cart” shall not include any golf cart rented or offered
 for rent to be operated solely on a golf course or other
 public or private property.
 (2) A golf cart rental operator means any entity or
 individual who rents or offers to rent a rental golf
 cart to the public.
 (b) Limitations on number of rental golf cart operators and
rental golf carts.
 (1) The City Manager may set a cap on the number of golf
cart rental operators that may operate in the city at one time. If
such a limit is met, the city shall determine operators through a
competitive bidding process.
 (12) The City Manager may set a cap on the number of rental
 golf carts that may operate in the city at one time. The
 Sustainability and Transportation Committee will review
 an annual report and recommendation made by the City
 Manager regarding the number of rental golf carts
 available for public use.
 (2) Beginning on May 1, 2025, once the cap on the number of
 rental golf carts has been reached, the Permitting and
 Inspections Department will form and maintain a waitlist
 of golf cart rental operators seeking additional rental
 golf cart licenses.
 (3) Rental golf carts licensed by May 1, 2025 may be renewed
 each year upon application and payment of the license
 fee, so long as the renewal is complete by May 1 of each
 year.
 (4) Failure of a golf cart rental operator to renew a license
 for any number of rental golf carts by May 1 of any
 subsequent year shall result in the forfeiture of the
 right to renew the license for that number of rental




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City of Portland Vehicles for Hire
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30
Sec. 30-1 Rev. 8-12-2019xx-xx-xxxx

 golf carts and any subsequent application shall be
 treated as a new application for registration and placed
 at the end of the waitlist.
 (5) Any rental golf cart licenses forfeited pursuant to
 Section 30-110(b)(4) shall be offered to the first
 eligible golf cart rental operator on the waitlist,
 proceeding down the list until all available licenses
 are filled or the list has been exhausted.
 (c) Rental golf carts to be powered by non-fossil fuel
sources.
 (1) All golf carts offered for rental purposes by golf cart
 rental operators shall be powered by battery/electricity
 by May 1, 2021.
 (d) Annual Registration Required. Beginning May 1 2020,
every golf cart rental operator shall register each rental golf
cart annually with the city.
 (1) The annual registration fee shall be:
 a. $75.00 for each electric powered rental golf cart;
 b. $150.00 for each non-electric powered rental golf
 cart;
 (2) Upon registration, the City shall inspect all rental
 golf carts for compliance with this Article and shall
 issue a Rental Golf Cart decal that must be prominently
 displayed on each rental golf cart.
 (e) Rental Golf Cart Criteria. Every golf cart rental
operator must ensure that each rental golf cart:
 (1) Have and properly display a current Island Use
 Registration, pursuant to Chapter 28 of this Code;
 (2) Have and properly display a current Rental Golf Cart
 decal;
 (3) Display the name of the golf cart rental operator and
 its telephone number in letters no smaller than two (2)
 inches; and
 (4) Be stored on private property when not in active use and
 not be stored stored in the City right-of-way.




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City of Portland Vehicles for Hire
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30
Sec. 30-1 Rev. 8-12-2019xx-xx-xxxx

 (f) Golf cart rental operators shall ensure that all
individuals operating a rental golf cart comply with the
requirements of Sec. 28-185, including having a valid driver’s
license.
(Ord. No. 11-19/20, 8-12-2019)




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City of Portland | Executive Department
Danielle P. West, City Manager




To: Sustainability and Transportation Committee
Councilor Regina Phillips, Chair




MEETING DATE
May 14, 2025

AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Item 3C - Taxi Rates in Portland

PURPOSE
Review existing ordinance governing taxi rates in Portland and determine if staff should perform
additional analysis and present recommended changes to rates.

COMMITTEE WORK PLAN/CITY COUNCIL GOAL ALIGNMENT
This issue is not identified as part of the City Council’s 2025 goal setting nor is it included in the
Committee’s original 2025 work plan.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The regulation of taxi rates in the City of Portland is governed by Chapter 30 Vehicles for Hire of
the Portland City Code, specifically, Article II Taxicabs, §§ 30-16--30-38.5. Sec. 30-21 deals with
the issues of taxi rates most directly and is excerpted below. The rates established in ordinance
were last updated over a decade ago.

 Sec. 30-21. Taxicab fares for service.
 The maximum fares for taxicabs shall be as follows:

 (a) Within the metered zone. Except as otherwise provided herein, the
 maximum fare for taxicab service solely which begins or ends in the city and is
 within the metered zone shall be one dollar and ninety cents ($1.90) for the first
 one-tenth of a mile (the “drop” rate) or a fraction thereof and thirty cents ($0.30)
 for each one-tenth of a mile or fraction thereof, thereafter. The fare shall be
 computed and displayed by the taximeter. No fare charged shall be in excess of the
 amount displayed by the taximeter. There shall be one (1) fare, divided equally, in
 the case of two (2) or more passengers who engage the taxicab for a trip between
 the same two (2) points. In all other cases, each passenger shall pay a separate fare,
 based upon the total taximeter rate to their individual destinations.

 (b) Outside the metered zone. If a trip begins or ends within the city and
 the other point of destination is outside the metered zone, the passenger and

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 driver shall agree upon the fare before the trip commences; otherwise the
 passenger shall be under no obligation to pay any fare.

 (c) Minimum jetport fare. The minimum fare for pickup at the Portland
 International Jetport is five dollars ($5.00) even if the taximeter fare is less. The
 taximeter shall be used for all such pickups.

 (d) Waiting time. A charge for waiting time may be made only for time
 waited at the express direction of the passenger after the trip has begun and for
 time waited before the trip has begun, commencing five (5) minutes after the time
 at which the passenger 30-9 City of Portland Code of Ordinances Sec. 30-21
 Vehicles for Hire Chapter 30 Rev. 9-16-10 has requested the taxicab to call, or five
 (5) minutes after the taxicab actually calls, whichever is later. The charge for such
 waiting time shall be forty cents ($0.40) per minute.

 (e) Sight-seeing. Taxicabs may be employed for purposes of sight-seeing
 only according to a published route and rate which shall be provided to the
 passenger prior to commencement of the trip. (f) Bags and parcels. No charge shall
 be made for the transportation of the bags or parcels of a passenger. (Code 1968, §
 902.8; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 576-81, §§ 1, 2, 4-6-81; Ord. No. 471-84,
 3-7-84; Ord. No. 332-88, 4-20-88; Ord. No. 63-89, 7-17-89; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92;
 Ord. No. 249-97, 4-23-97; Ord. No. 56-04/05, 98-04; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord.
 NO. 286-07/08, 6-16-08; Ord. No. 18808/09, 4-6-09)

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the City associated with updating taxi rates.

CONCLUSION(S)
Staff is seeking the Committee’s direction on conducting further research on this item and
presenting options to the Committee at a later date.

PRIOR COUNCIL/COMMITTEE REVIEW
None.

PREPARED BY

Greg Jordan
Assistant City Manager
Executive Department


ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Portland City Code: Chapter 30 Vehicles for Hire




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 Chapter 30 VEHICLES FOR HIRE*


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 *Cross reference(s)--Operation of buses in parks, § 18-20; streets,
sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 25; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 28.
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Art. I. In General, §§ 30-1--30-15
Art. II. Taxicabs, §§ 30-16--30-38.5
 Div. 1. Generally, §§ 30-16--30-30
 Div. 2. Licenses, §§ 30-31--30-38.5
Art. III. Horse-Drawn Cabs, §§ 30-39--30-74
 Div. 1. Generally, §§ 30-39--30-41
 Div. 2. Licenses, §§ 30-42--30-46
 Div. 3. Operating Requirements, §§ 30-47--30-74
Art. IV. Bicycle Cabs, §§ 30-75--30-92
 Div. 1. General Provisions, §§ 30-75--30-76
 Div. 2. Licenses, §§ 30-77--30-91
 Div. 3. Operating Requirements, §§30-82--30-92
Art. V. Tour Companies, §§ 30-93--30-109
 Div. 1. General Provisions, §§30-93--30-94
 Div. 2. Licenses, §§30-95-30-99
 Div. 1. Operating Requirements, §§30-100--30-109
Art. VI. Rental Vehicles, §30-110

 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL


Sec. 30-1. Reserved.
Sec. 30-2. Reserved.
Sec. 30-3. Reserved.
Sec. 30-4. Reserved.

Sec. 30-5. Applicability to transportation of disabled persons.

 This chapter shall not apply to any vehicle used for the
transportation of passengers for hire which meets each and every
one of the following requirements:

 (a) The vehicle is equipped with a ramp or lift mechanism
 designed to accomplish wheelchair access;

 (b) The vehicle, at all times when used for hire, is
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 transporting one (1) or more physically disabled persons;
 provided, however, not all persons within the vehicle
 need be physically disabled provided they are
 accompanying a physically disabled person;

 (c) The vehicle is designed and operated to provide only non-
 emergency transportation to passengers who are
 wheelchair-bound or otherwise restricted in mobility due
 to physical incapacity, injury, sickness or other medical
 or age-related reason. For purposes of this chapter,
 non-emergency medical transportation vehicles are
 taxicabs, except that any motor vehicle utilized by a
 regional or nationally affiliated transportation agency
 that is registered and in good standing as a Maine non-
 profit corporation or is a public state or local agency,
 and that performs a background check on its drivers shall
 be excluded from this definition and the provisions of
 Article II. Any person or business who is unlicensed and
 claims to qualify for this exception bears the burden of
 proof to demonstrate that the exception is applicable;
 and

 (d) The vehicle is operated for hire only by prearrangement.

 Any doubt as to the applicability of the exemption created by
this section shall be resolved against the application of this
section. Any vehicle operated for hire, although designed for
handicapped use, when not so used, shall be subject to the
applicable provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 534-86, 5-5-86; Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-6. Reserved.
Sec. 30-7. Reserved.
Sec. 30-8. Reserved.
Sec. 30-9. Reserved.
Sec. 30-10. Reserved.
Sec. 30-11. Reserved.
Sec. 30-12. Reserved.
Sec. 30-13. Reserved.
Sec. 30-14. Reserved.
Sec. 30-15. Reserved.

 ARTICLE II. TAXICABS; LIVERIES*


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 *Cross reference(s)--Operation of buses in parks, § 18-20; streets,
sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 25; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 28.
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 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY


Sec. 30-16. Definitions.

 Terms used in this article shall have their common meanings
except that the definitions set forth in chapter 15 or in this
section shall apply unless the context clearly indicates that a
different meaning is intended.

 Compensation means delivering or providing any money, item of
value, credit card charge slips, other pecuniary consideration or
compensation, reward, donation, tip or any other remuneration,
whether such is paid voluntarily or upon solicitation, demand,
request, contract, agreement or as a surcharge.

 Director means the designee of the city manager.

 Disqualifying criminal offense means and include any
conviction for any criminal offense punishable by imprisonment for
any period of time, whether or not the sentence was imposed or
served, but shall not include any conviction which is shown to have
been set aside on appeal or collaterally, or for which a pardon,
certificate of rehabilitation, or the equivalent under the law of
the sentencing jurisdiction has been granted.

 For hire means the transportation for compensation of
passengers.

 License inspector means and includes any person designated by
the director to perform inspections of taxicabs.

 Limousine means any vehicle designed to carry 5 or more
passengers behind the driver’s seat which is of a type customarily
designated as a luxury “stretch limousine” and is used for the
transportation of passengers for hire solely on a reserved hourly
or flat rate basis.

 Livery, except as provided in section 30-17A below, means any
motor vehicle designed to carry 3 or more passengers behind the
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for hire on a prior reserved hourly or flat rate basis. Livery
vehicles shall not be available for hire on a “hail” or walk-up
basis by passengers on the street and shall not include a
limousine.

 Metered zone means and includes the Cities of Portland, other
than Peaks Island, South Portland and Westbrook and the Towns of
Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth and Scarborough.

 Taxicab means and includes any motor vehicle used for the
transportation of passengers for hire, the destination and route of
which are under the direction and control of the passengers; except
that the provisions of this article shall not apply to a motor
vehicle licensed by another municipality to operate as a taxicab or
other vehicle for hire which is operated within the City of
Portland in response to:

 (a) A call to convey a passenger from the city to such other
 municipality; or

 (b) A request to convey a passenger from the city to such
 other municipality when such request is made at the point
 of delivery in the city of a passenger from such other
 municipality; or

 (c) A request to convey a passenger from such other
 municipality to the city.

 “Taxicab” does not include a limousine or livery vehicle as
defined above, or a vehicle which operates solely on a fixed
schedule and route such as, but not limited to, a bus.

 To operate means and includes to drive, or regularly to cause,
induce, permit or suffer another to drive, whether or not such
other person acts in the capacity of an agent, servant, employee,
lessee or independent contractor.
(Code 1968, § 902.2; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No.
231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No.57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No.
286-07/08, 6-16-08; Ord. No.188-08/09, 4-6-09; Ord. No. 26-10/11, 8-16-10)

 Cross reference(s)--Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 30-17. Applicability.

 (a) All provisions of this Article shall apply to taxicabs
and liveries which operate between any of the municipalities within
the metered zone and the city, except that livery vehicles shall
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not be required nor allowed to have taximeter and the provisions of
section 30-21 shall not apply to liveries. This article shall not
apply to the Casco Bay Islands except as provided herein for Peaks
Island.

 (b) Limousines operating within the city or based in the city
are exempt from the provisions of this Article.

 (c) Livery operators which hold a current interstate
operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration and the liveries covered by such interstate
operating authority are exempt from this Article. Failure to
have a written prior reservation record at the time of pick-up,
drop-off or conveyance of a passenger creates a rebuttable
presumption that the vehicle and operator are required to be
licensed as a taxicab under this Article. No livery shall
operate as a taxicab nor accept passengers on a “hail” or walk-up
basis, except as provided herein for a Peaks Island livery, even
if such livery is covered by interstate operating authority or is
licensed as a livery under this Article.
(Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 188-08/09, 4-6-09)

Sec. 30-17A. Service on Peaks Island.

 (a) A vehicle providing transportation for hire services
exclusively on Peaks Island, the destination and route of which are
under the direction and control of the passengers, must be licensed
as a livery hereunder and driven by a licensed livery driver. Such
vehicle and driver shall comply with all requirements of this
ordinance, except as follows:

 (1) Vehicle signage shall be on both front doors of the
 vehicle, stating the company name and “Peaks Island
 Livery Only”; the vehicle shall be licensed to
 operate solely on Peaks Island;

 (2) The vehicle license fee shall be one-half of the
 regular license fee for a livery vehicle. All
 other fees shall be the same;

 (3) The Peaks Island livery shall be available for hire
 on a “hail” or walk-up basis by passengers on the
 Island;

 (4) Rates shall be negotiated with the passenger prior
 to provision of service, subject to a maximum rate
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 not to exceed five dollars ($5.00) per passenger
 per trip, which maximum fare shall be conspicuously
 posted on the exterior of both the rear doors of
 the livery and inside the vehicle;

 (5) The Peaks Island livery driver shall not be
 required to keep a log pursuant to section 30-25.

 (b) Except as provided in this section, the Peaks Island
livery and driver shall comply with all other requirements of this
chapter.
(Ord. No. 188-08/09, 4-6-09; Ord. No. 26-10/11, 8-16-10)

Sec. 30-18. Equipment.

 (a) General requirements.

 (1) All taxicabs and liveries shall submit to random vehicle
 inspections by the license inspector or the inspector’s
 designee or a member of the Portland police department,
 in addition to the city’s required annual inspection.

 (2) Taxicabs and liveries shall be at all times clean and in
 good repair inside and out. "Clean and in good repair"
 shall mean and include, without limitation, the
 following:

 a. No visible tears in carpeting;

 b. No dents larger than six (6) inches in diameter;

 c. No tears in seat upholstery;

 d. No loose trash or large amounts of dirt or sand in
 the interior passenger area, whether or not the
 area is currently occupied by a passenger;

 e. No missing trim or body work;

 f. No cracks in windshield or windows;

 g. Seat belts for all passenger seats visible and in
 working order;

 h. No missing hubcaps;

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 i. No visible primer paint;

 j. No rust greater than one (1) inch in diameter; and

 k. An operational jack and inflated spare tire.

 (3) Taxicabs and liveries shall be maintained at all times in
 compliance with the laws of the state relating to
 passenger vehicles and the rules and regulations of the
 state enacted pursuant thereto.

 (4) Taximeters. Taxicabs, other than those which operate
 exclusively on the islands, shall be equipped with
 taximeters which have been tested, approved and sealed by
 the state sealer of weights and measures, and which shall
 indicate fare and mileage by means of legible figures
 which are electrically illuminated during the period
 between sunset and sunrise, which fare shall be computed
 in accordance with the rate card and shall be calibrated
 the same fraction of a mile as the maximum fare provided
 in section 30-21(b)(1). Taximeters shall be so placed
 that the figures are in plain view of all passengers.
 Taximeters shall be connected directly to and be driven
 directly from the transmission by means of flexible
 shafts and flexible housing so connected and sealed as to
 not be subject to tampering.

 (5) Exterior light. Every taxicab shall be equipped with an
 exterior light affixed to the roof thereof which shall be
 covered with a translucent fixture marked with the word
 "Taxi" in legible lettering and which shall be operated
 during the period between sunset and sunrise. A livery
 vehicle is prohibited from having an exterior light.

 (6) Notice to the Public. Every taxicab and livery shall
 conspicuously display the following rules and regulations
 to notify the public of the requirements of all taxicab
 and livery vehicles;

 a. For taxicabs only, maximum fare schedule;

 b. Smoking is not permitted in any taxicab or livery
 vehicle at any time;

 c. Taxicab or livery driver permit, with picture i.d.
 shall be prominently displayed within the vehicle;
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 d. The operator of each taxicab or livery shall
 conduct himself in a courteous and professional
 manner at all times;

 e. No person other than the driver is permitted to
 remain in the taxicab or livery at any time without
 the express consent of all passengers.

 f. Effective July 1, 2008, the director shall supply
 appropriate signage for each taxicab and livery and
 shall designate the location of such signage in the
 vehicle.

 ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS BY THE
 TAXICAB OR LIVERY DRIVER OR OWNER MAY BE REPORTED BY
 CALLING (207) 756-8310 OR BY WRITING TO:

 TAXICAB LICENSING
 C/o Manager of Transportation Policy
 City of Portland
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101

 Please include your name, address and telephone number to
 allow adequate follow-up by the city.

 (b) Identification. Every taxicab shall be conspicuously,
professionally and permanently marked in letters not less than one
and one-half (1 1/2) inches in height with the word "Taxicab" and
the owner's name or trade name or, in lieu of such name or trade
name, with a design or monogram containing the owner's name or
trade name. Such design or monogram shall be not less than eight
(8) inches in diameter. The identification required hereunder shall
be placed, at minimum, on the two front doors of the vehicle.
Livery vehicles are required to be similarly marked as “Livery”,
and the words “taxi”, “cab” or “taxicab” cannot be used in such
marking.
(Code 1968, § 902.7; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 643-81, § 1, 5-4-81;
Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 39-92, § 1, 7-6-92; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99;
Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No.286-07/08, 6-16-
08)

Sec. 30-19. Conduct of driver.

 When transporting passengers, all licensees shall be neat and
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good repair.
(Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 39-92, § 2, 7-6-92; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-
04)

Sec. 30-20. Smoking in vehicle.

 Smoking is not permitted in any taxicab or livery vehicle at
any time, including times when there are no passengers in the
vehicle or when the vehicle is not in operation as a taxicab or
livery.
(Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04;
Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)


Sec. 30-21. Taxicab fares for service.

 The maximum fares for taxicabs shall be as follows:

 (a) Within the metered zone. Except as otherwise provided
herein, the maximum fare for taxicab service solely which begins or
ends in the city and is within the metered zone shall be one dollar
and ninety cents ($1.90) for the first one-tenth of a mile (the
“drop” rate) or a fraction thereof and thirty cents ($0.30) for
each one-tenth of a mile or fraction thereof, thereafter. The fare
shall be computed and displayed by the taximeter. No fare charged
shall be in excess of the amount displayed by the taximeter. There
shall be one (1) fare, divided equally, in the case of two (2) or
more passengers who engage the taxicab for a trip between the same
two (2) points. In all other cases, each passenger shall pay a
separate fare, based upon the total taximeter rate to their
individual destinations.

 (b) Outside the metered zone. If a trip begins or ends within
the city and the other point of destination is outside the metered
zone, the passenger and driver shall agree upon the fare before the
trip commences; otherwise the passenger shall be under no
obligation to pay any fare.

 (c) Minimum jetport fare. The minimum fare for pickup at the
Portland International Jetport is five dollars ($5.00) even if the
taximeter fare is less. The taximeter shall be used for all such
pickups.

 (d) Waiting time. A charge for waiting time may be made only
for time waited at the express direction of the passenger after the
trip has begun and for time waited before the trip has begun,
commencing five (5) minutes after the time at which the passenger
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has requested the taxicab to call, or five (5) minutes after the
taxicab actually calls, whichever is later. The charge for such
waiting time shall be forty cents ($0.40) per minute.

 (e) Sight-seeing. Taxicabs may be employed for purposes of
sight-seeing only according to a published route and rate which
shall be provided to the passenger prior to commencement of the
trip.

 (f) Bags and parcels. No charge shall be made for the
transportation of the bags or parcels of a passenger.
 (Code 1968, § 902.8; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 576-81, §§ 1, 2,
4-6-81; Ord. No. 471-84, 3-7-84; Ord. No. 332-88, 4-20-88; Ord. No. 63-89,
7-17-89; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 249-97, 4-23-97; Ord. No. 56-04/05, 9-
8-04; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. NO. 286-07/08, 6-16-08; Ord. No. 188-
08/09, 4-6-09)

Sec. 30-22. Rates to be displayed by taxicabs.

 (a) Rate and information card. The director shall issue,
together with each taxicab business license, a rate and information
card which sets forth the foregoing rates in clear, legible letters
and a description of the metered zone. The rate and information
card shall be clearly visible to passengers at all times when the
taxicab is in service.

 (b) Statement of rates. The maximum rate of fares charged by
the taxicab pursuant to this article and any lesser rate actually
charged by the taxicab shall be advertised on both back doors of
the taxicab in lettering of a size to be approved by the director.

 (c) Statement of discounts. Notice of any lesser rates
routinely offered shall be displayed in clear and legible letters
immediately adjacent to the rate and information card.
(Code 1968, § 902.9; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 643-81, §§ 2, 3, 5-4-81;
Ord. No. 471-84, 3-7-84; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04;
Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05)

Sec. 30-23. Display of license.

 Every driver licensed hereunder shall display his or her
taxicab or livery driver's license in the manner described by the
director when the cab or livery is in service. The license shall be
surrendered upon revocation, suspension or expiration of the
taxicab or livery driver's license.

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the director upon annual inspection commencing May 1, 1999, shall
be affixed to the left lower corner of the windshield of each
taxicab or livery licensed by, and operated in, the City of
Portland. It shall be a violation of this ordinance to fail to
display such inspection and registration decal. A license inspector
or law enforcement officer shall immediately order the removal from
service of any taxicab or livery that fails to display this decal
or may immediately impound the taxicab operated without the
required decal. A penalty of $100.00 shall be paid by the owner of
any taxicab or livery vehicle for each day it is operated without
the required decal.
(Code 1968, § 902.10; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 278-90, 3-19-90; Ord.
No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord.
No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05)

Sec. 30-24. Order of taxicab or livery vehicle from service.

 (a) The license inspector or any law enforcement officer may
require any licensee to present a taxicab or livery for inspection
whenever the inspector or officer deems such inspection necessary
because of a serious threat to the health or safety of passengers
and may, in writing, order a taxicab or livery business licensee to
remove from service any taxicab or livery which is in violation of
this article; provided that a re-inspection shall be scheduled as
soon as possible but in no case more than three (3) business days
thereafter. There shall be a charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) for
each re-inspection of any taxicab or livery ordered removed from
service hereunder.

 (b) The license inspector or any law enforcement officer
shall order a taxicab or livery business licensee or taxicab
operator to immediately remove from service, or shall immediately
impound, any taxicab or livery which does not exhibit a taxicab or
livery decal issued pursuant to Section 30.23.

 Any licensee aggrieved by an order made under this section may
appeal at any time to the city director who shall, as soon as
possible, and in no case more than five (5) business days
thereafter, determine whether such taxicab or livery is in
violation of this article and shall either affirm the order of the
license inspector or law enforcement officer or give the licensee
written permission to return the taxicab or livery to service.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article or chapter 15,
the license of any licensee charged with operating a taxicab or
livery which the license inspector has ordered out of service shall
be suspended in accordance with section 15-8(b)(3), and shall
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either be suspended or revoked upon a finding, after notice and
hearing, that the violation has in fact been committed.
(Code 1968, § 902.13; Ord. No. 231-80; 12-22-80; Ord. No. 306-82, § 4, 1-4-82;
Ord. No. 484-83, § 1, 4-20-83; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 124-96, § 1,
11-4-96; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-
04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-25. Log; customer receipt.

 (a) Each person licensed as a taxicab or livery business or
driver hereunder shall maintain a log of all calls received and
services provided, specifying the date, time, name, if available,
and the pickup and drop-off location of each transport which either
begins or ends within the metered zone. Such log shall be provided
to the director or law enforcement officer upon request or may be
examined by said director or officer during regular business hours
of the business.

 (b) Each person licensed as a taxicab or livery business or
driver hereunder shall provide a receipt to any customer upon that
customer’s request. Such receipt shall show, at minimum, the date
and time of the service provided, the name of the taxicab or livery
company, and the cost thereof.
(Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05)

Sec. 30-26. Notice of violation; waiver of administrative hearing.*

 The director, the license inspector or any authorized law
enforcement officer may, prior to commencement of an administrative
hearing, issue a notice of violation to any person charged with a
violation of this article. Such notice shall be in a form approved
by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 306-82, § 4, 1-4-82; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-
4-04;Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

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*Editor’s note: the waiver provision is now in § 30-38.
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Sec. 30-27. Penalty.

 Each act of violation and every day upon which any such
violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. The city
may enjoin or abate any violation of this article by appropriate
action. In addition to the penalty set forth in section 1-15 of
this Code, if the court finds for the city, the city shall recover
its costs of suit including reasonable experts' fees, attorney's
fees and reasonable and necessary investigative fees.
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(Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No.57-04/05, 10-4-04)

Sec. 30-28. Severability.

 The provisions of section 1-14 of this Code shall apply to
this article.
(Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04)

Sec. 30-29. Reserved.
Sec. 30-30. Reserved.

 DIVISION 2. LICENSES*
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 *Cross reference(s)--Licenses and permits generally, Ch. 15.
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Sec. 30-31. Required.

 (a) Business license. Each taxicab or livery business,
whether an individual, corporation, d/b/a, limited liability
corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, shall obtain a
taxicab or livery license from the director prior to permitting the
operation of any taxicab or livery vehicles in the city. A taxicab
or livery business license shall be obtained which covers all
vehicles which will be used under the license. As provided in
Chapter 15, there shall be a fee of three hundred fifteen dollars
($315.00) per vehicle listed on the business license. Only those
vehicles listed on the business license may be used by the licensee
as a taxicab or livery vehicle in the city. Vehicles can only be
sued for one purpose, i.e. either a taxicab or livery, and can only
be listed on one license.

 (b) Driver’s license. No person shall operate a taxicab or
livery vehicle within the city unless such taxicab or livery is
covered by a business license and the driver thereof is currently
licensed by the city to operate a taxicab or livery.

 (c) Licenses non-transferable. Pursuant to section 15-11 of
this Code, licenses issued hereunder are not transferable. If a
taxicab or livery business license is denied or is revoked as a
result of a disqualifying criminal conviction of the applicant or
licensee for a class A, B or C crime, a taxicab or livery business
license shall not be issued to an immediate family member for the
period of such disqualification. “Immediate family member” means a
spouse, parent, sibling or child living in the same household as
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conviction.
(Code 1968, § 902.1; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord.
No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05;
Ord. 218-17/18, 7-1-2018)

Sec. 30-32. Application.

 (a) Applications under this division shall be filed in
accordance with chapter 15. In addition to the requirements of that
chapter:

 (1) Taxicab or livery business licenses. Every application
 shall contain the following:

 a. Every application shall be signed and verified by
 each of the principal officers of the applicant if
 the applicant is a corporation, and in all other
 cases by all persons having actual ownership
 interests in the applicant. If the applicant is a
 corporation, the application shall state the name
 and address and the date and place of birth of each
 of the principal officers of the applicant and of
 every person having management authority in the
 business of the applicant. In all other cases, the
 application shall state the name and address and
 the date and place of birth of every person having
 an actual ownership interest or having management
 authority in the business of the applicant.

 b. A record of any disqualifying criminal conviction
 of any officer of, or person having an actual
 business ownership in, the applicant, or a
 statement that no such conviction exists shall be
 provided.

 c. The make, type, year, serial number and license
 plate number of each vehicle for which a taxicab or
 livery business license is sought and the address
 of the garage or other terminal at which the
 vehicle will be stationed when not in service shall
 be stated.

 d. A detailed description of the graphic design,
 insignia, wording and coloring which will appear
 upon the vehicle, if licensed, shall be included.


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 e. An appropriate form of statement over the signature
 of each person signing the application, giving all
 persons and governmental agencies having
 information relevant to the above items permission
 to release the same to the director.

 f. A person or business may obtain both a livery and
 taxicab business license, but there shall be a
 separate application form and fee for each such
 license. A vehicle shall not be licensed nor used
 both as a taxicab and a livery vehicle.

 (2) Taxicab or livery drivers' licenses. The taxicab or
 livery driver's license application shall:

 a. State the age of the applicant;

 b. State current contact information, including home
 and work address, and home, work and cell telephone
 numbers, and e-mail address if available;

 c. Contain a complete record of the applicant with
 respect to any disqualifying criminal conviction or
 a statement that no such conviction exists;

 d. Contain a record of convictions for reckless
 driving, driving  to endanger,  operating or
 attempting to operate under the influence during
 the year preceding the application;

 e. State whether any driver's license held by the
 applicant is presently revoked or has been revoked
 during the  three (3) years  preceding the
 application and the reasons for such revocation or
 revocations; and

 f. The application shall contain an appropriate form
 of statement over the signature of the applicant
 giving all persons and governmental agencies having
 information relevant to the above items permission
 to release the same to the director and shall be
 accompanied by two (2) photographs of the applicant
 of such size as the director may specify.

 g. An applicant may obtain both a taxicab and a livery
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 application forms and fees for each such license.
 No person shall drive a taxicab or livery without
 having the appropriate license hereunder.

 (3) Every business licensed hereunder must maintain current
 records of the names, home addresses and telephone
 numbers of all of their drivers and must supply this
 information promptly to the director upon request. Every
 driver required to be licensed hereunder must have a
 current license for the vehicle he or she drives, and
 must provide the director with current contact
 information, including name, home and work address and
 home, work and cell telephone numbers and any e-mail
 address available. The driver shall promptly notify the
 director of any change in the contact information.
(Code 1968, § 902.3; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No.
57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-33. Standards for denial.

 (a) In addition to those standards set forth in chapter 15, a
license under this division shall be denied to the following
persons:

 (1) Taxicab or livery business licenses:

 a. A corporation which is not licensed to do business
 in the state;

 b. An applicant other than the registered owner of the
 vehicle;

 c. A corporation if any principal officer thereof or
 any person having actual ownership interest therein
 has a disqualifying criminal conviction;

 d. An applicant, other than a corporation, if such
 applicant, any principal officer, or any person
 having an actual ownership interest or management
 authority therein has a disqualifying criminal
 conviction; and

 e. Any applicant whose taxicab or livery business
 license has been revoked within the three (3) years
 preceding the application.

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 The director shall make and keep a written record of every
decision to deny an application for a taxicab or livery business
license in the manner required by Title 1 M.R.S.A., Chapter 13.

 (2) Taxicab or livery drivers' licenses:

 a. An applicant who has not attained the age of
 eighteen (18) years;

 b. An applicant who has a disqualifying criminal
 conviction, based upon the following:

 1. For a period of one (1) year from the date of
 the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for a Class D or E crime, or
 an equivalent offense in any other
 jurisdiction, that falls into any one of the
 following categories: theft, robbery,
 burglary, assault, sex crimes, drugs,
 prostitution, weapons, or any major traffic
 offense except those specified in paragraph d
 below. In addition to the foregoing, this same
 one (1) year disqualification applies to an
 applicant who has a record of repeated minor
 traffic offenses which are not criminal
 violations. “Repeated minor traffic offenses”
 hereunder means more than two motor vehicle
 moving traffic violations within the twelve
 (12) months prior to the date of application,
 or more than five (5) moving traffic
 violations within the thirty-six (36) months
 prior to the date of application, with at
 least one of those offenses occurring within
 the twelve (12) months prior to the date of
 application. In the case of these non-
 criminal traffic offenses, the twelve (12)
 month disqualification period shall begin as
 of the date of the finding of violation of the
 most recent offense. Notwithstanding the
 foregoing, any motor vehicle moving violation
 which results in bodily injury or property
 damage shall be considered a major offense
 hereunder.

 2. For a period of one (1) year from the date of
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 suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction, with
 the following exceptions:

 i. Where a license suspension results from
 the failure to file insurance with the
 Secretary of State pursuant to 29-A
 M.R.S.A. Chapter 13 (or other applicable
 law) or an order of court, the applicant
 must provide the director with (1) proof
 of valid insurance; and (2) documentation
 of the reinstatement of the applicant’s
 driver’s license. Following such proof,
 the license suspension shall not
 disqualify the applicant from receiving a
 taxicab or livery driver’s license,
 provided there is no other disqualifying
 condition.

 ii. Where a license suspension results from
 the failure to pay child support pursuant
 to 19-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 65 (or other
 applicable law) or an order of the court,
 the applicant must provide the director
 with documentation of re-instatement of
 the applicant’s driver’s license.
 Following such proof, the license
 suspension shall not disqualify the
 applicant from receiving a taxicab or
 livery license, provided there is no
 other disqualifying condition.

 3. For a period of three (3) years from the date
 of the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for a Class C crime, or an
 equivalent offense in any other jurisdiction.

 4. For a period of four (4) years from the date
 of discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for reckless driving,
 driving to endanger or operating a motor
 vehicle under the influence of intoxicating
 liquor or drugs more than one (1) time in the
 preceding ten (10) year period, regardless of
 the class of the offense and regardless of any
 lesser disqualification which might otherwise
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 5. For a period of five (5) years from the date
 of the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for reckless driving,
 driving to endanger or operating a motor
 vehicle under the influence of intoxicating
 liquor or drugs, which act was committed while
 operating any vehicle licensed under this
 chapter, or which act resulted in bodily
 injury.

 6. For a period of five (5) years from the date
 of the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for a Class B crime, or an
 equivalent offense in any other jurisdiction.

 7. For a period of ten (10) years from the date
 of the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction for a Class A crime, or an
 equivalent offense in any other jurisdiction.

 8. For a period of ten (10) years from the date
 of the discharge of the sentence for the most
 recent conviction if either of the following
 conditions occur:

 i. The applicant has received more than two
 (2) criminal convictions for Class B, C
 or D crimes, or any combination of such
 crimes within the preceding ten (10) year
 period; or

 ii. The applicant has utilized a weapon of
 any type in the commission of a crime.


 Where an applicant for a taxicab or livery driver's
 license or a licensee has more than one (1)
 disqualifying criminal conviction within the
 previous ten (10) years, the applicant shall be
 disqualified for the longest applicable period of
 time. If an applicant receives a subsequent
 disqualifying criminal conviction during a period
 of disqualification for another offense, the
 disqualification period for the subsequent offense
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 sentence for the subsequent conviction. If the
 disqualification period for the subsequent offense
 extends beyond the initial disqualification period,
 then the applicant shall remain disqualified for
 such additional time period.


 (b) The periods of disqualification set forth in subsection
(a) above, other than subsection (2) b.8. above may be reduced by
six (6) months if the applicant can show that after the conviction
he or she did at least one (1) of the following:

 (1) Successfully completed a drug or alcohol
 rehabilitation program, as evidenced by a
 certificate of completion of the program or a
 letter from an official of the program;

 (2) Successfully completed a domestic violence
 therapy program or treatment if the
 disqualifying criminal conviction involved
 domestic violence, as evidenced by a
 certificate of completion of the program, a
 letter from an official of the program or a
 letter from a licensed counselor or therapist;
 or

 (3) Made restitution for the crime committed, as
 evidenced by appropriate court documentation
 or probation records.

 (c) The director shall make and keep a written record of
every decision to deny an application for a taxicab or livery
driver's license in the manner required by Title 1 M.R.S.A.,
Chapter 13.

 (d) “Date of discharge” as used herein means the date upon
which the sentence has been completed, including any probation or
parole period, and the person has been discharged from the criminal
justice system for the violation.
(Code 1968, § 902.4; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 296-82, §§ 1, 2,
12-20-82; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 144-96, 1-17-96; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-
15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 286-
07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-34. Conditions precedent to issuance.

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and in addition to all other requirements of chapter 15 or this
division, the following must occur:

 (a) For any business license: The applicant must file with
 the director a copy of the applicant’s valid state
 certificate of registration of the vehicle to be
 licensed, a copy of the insurance certificate for the
 vehicle along with a certificate that lists the City of
 Portland as a certificate holder and providing for prior
 notice to the city of cancellation of the insurance
 policy, a valid certificate of inspection issued by the
 state sealer of weights and measures in the case of a
 taxicab only, and a certificate issued by the license
 inspector that the vehicle to be licensed complies with
 the safety and equipment requirements of this article. A
 copy of the current insurance certificate for the vehicle
 shall be kept in the vehicle at all times. In the case of
 a certificate that covers more than one (1) vehicle, a
 photocopy of the insurance certificate shall be kept in
 each vehicle.

 (b) For any driver's license: The applicant must file with
 the director a copy of a valid State of Maine driver's
 license. In addition, the director shall obtain a current
 criminal history report from the state bureau of
 identification and a driving record from the state
 department of motor vehicles; except that pending receipt
 of the criminal history report from the state bureau of
 identification a temporary taxicab or livery license may
 be issued to any applicant provided that the director has
 received both the applicant’s driving record from the
 department of motor vehicles and a copy of the
 applicant’s criminal history record from the Portland
 Police Department which criminal history record does not
 contain notation of an arrest or disqualifying criminal
 conviction.
(Code 1968, § 902.5; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 461-87, 4-22-87; Ord.
No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 39-92, § 3, 7-6-92; Ord. No. 248-97, 4-9-97; Ord.
No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04;Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord.
No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-35. Fees.

 Fees shall be as provided under chapter 15.
(Code 1968, § 902.6; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No.
57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

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Sec. 30-35.5. Transfer.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of this article or chapter
15, and in lieu of any other fee, a taxicab or livery business
license may be transferred to another vehicle for the unexpired
term thereof upon payment of a fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00),
and upon relinquishment to the director of the decal previously
issued to the corresponding taxicab or livery vehicle, provided
that the license application filed pursuant to sections 15-5 and
30-32(a) shall be supplemented as required by section 15-13.
(Code 1968, § 902.6; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 306-82, § 1, 1-4-82;
Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04;
Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 54-18/19, 9-5-2018)

Sec. 30-36. Automatic revocation or suspension.

 (a) State of Maine driver’s license. No taxicab or livery
driver's license shall be effective for the purposes of this
division during any period in which the state driver's license of
the licensee is suspended or revoked.

 (b) Obligation of taxicab or livery driver. It is the
obligation of the licensed taxicab or livery driver to notify the
director of any suspension or revocation of his or her state
driver’s license and to return his or her taxicab or livery
driver’s license to the director within fourteen (14) calendar days
of such suspension or revocation. It is a violation of this
ordinance for a licensee to continue to operate a taxicab or livery
vehicle after suspension of his or her state driver’s license and
the taxicab or livery driver’s license shall be suspended for up to
a maximum of one year from the date of the finding by the director
of such violation by a licensee, in addition to any other penalty
which may apply under this article. A copy of this paragraph shall
be printed on the city’s taxicab and livery driver’s license
application.

 (c) Obligation of business licensee. It is a violation of
this ordinance for a business licensee to knowingly employ a driver
who does not hold a valid state driver’s license or a driver’s
license required hereunder and to permit him or her to operate a
vehicle licensed hereunder, and such business licensee shall be
subject to a suspension of all licenses issued hereunder to that
person for the duration of each current license and up to one (1)
year thereafter for each license. Any person permitted or suffered
to drive any taxicab or livery vehicle of the business licensee
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purposes of this paragraph, however that person is designated,
including but not limited to, an employee, independent contractor,
lessee.
(Code 1968, § 902.11; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord.
No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. NO. 294-04/05, 6-20-05)

Sec. 30-37. Grounds for suspension or revocation.

 (a) Any license. In addition to the grounds for suspension or
revocation of licenses set forth in chapter 15 and in this article
and the grounds for denial set forth in this article which shall
also be grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, either a
taxicab or livery business license or a taxicab or livery driver's
license shall be subject to suspension or revocation upon a
determination that the licensee:

 (1) Knowingly took a longer route to his or her destination
 than was necessary unless so requested by the passenger;

 (2) Knowingly conveyed any passenger to a place other than
 that which the passenger specified;

 (3) Solicited or caused another person to solicit taxicab or
 livery passenger business in any manner whatsoever;

 (4) In the case of a livery, picked up or attempted to pick
 up a passenger on the street or in a public place,
 without an agreement arranged in advance for such pick-
 up; the burden shall be on the livery business or driver
 licensee to show the existence of such a pre-arranged
 agreement;

 (5) Transported any person other than the passenger first
 engaging the taxicab or livery without the express
 consent of such passenger;

 (6) Drove a taxicab or livery when not clean and neat in
 appearance;

 (7) Permitted any person other than the driver and a
 passenger or passengers to remain in the taxicab or
 livery at any such time, except a trainee, if a licensed
 taxicab or livery driver;

 (8) Refused to transport any orderly person upon request
 unless, in the case of a single taxicab or livery
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 business the taxicab or livery vehicle is engaged, or in
 the case of a taxicab or livery business operating more
 than one (1) taxicab or livery vehicle, all vehicles
 operated by such business and then in service are engaged
 (if no taxicab or livery vehicle is available at the time
 when a request for taxicab or livery service is
 telephoned to a dispatch service, the dispatch service
 shall arrange with the caller for transportation by the
 next available taxicab or livery using such dispatch
 service unless the caller expressly declined to make such
 arrangement);

 (9) In the case of a taxicab, charged more than the maximum
 fare specified in this article;

 (10) Failed to notify the director of any change of any
 material fact set forth in the application for such
 license; or

 (11) Removed from a taxicab or livery, or obscured, or caused
 to be removed from a taxicab or livery, or caused to be
 obscured, the notice and decal required by sections 30-22
 and 30-23 or any other notice hereunder required to be
 posted in the vehicle;

 (12) Smoked or permitted another to smoke in the taxicab or
 livery.

 (b) Drivers' licenses only. In addition to the provisions of
subsection (a), a taxicab or livery driver's license shall be
suspended or revoked upon the determination that the driver:

 (1) Engaged in any loud argument, fight or other disturbance;
 harassed, threatened or assaulted another person;
 intentionally damaged, destroyed or threatened to damage
 or destroy any property; or in any other manner engaged
 in conduct detrimental to the orderly and efficient
 transportation of passengers;

 (2) Failed to notify the director of any conviction for
 reckless driving, driving to endanger, operating a motor
 vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor or
 drugs, attempting to operate under the influence, or an
 equivalent offense in any other jurisdiction, or
 suspension or revocation of the privilege to operate a
 motor vehicle;
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 (3) Failed to notify the director of any conviction or
 imprisonment within the then current license year.

 (c) Business licenses. In addition to the provisions of
subsection (a), a taxicab or livery business license shall be
suspended or revoked upon a determination that:

 (1) There have been repeated violations by the driver or
 drivers employed by the licensee which resulted in four
 (4) or more suspensions of the same driver, or eight (8)
 or more suspensions of employees of the same person
 holding more than one (1) business license hereunder,
 establishing a pattern of conduct by the holder of the
 taxicab or livery business license(s);

 (2) The taxicab or livery business licensee or any person
 employed by such licensee has operated a taxicab or
 livery without a current and valid taxicab or livery
 driver's license for such vehicle; or

 (3) Any taxicab, livery, taxicabs or liveries covered by the
 taxicab or livery business license have been the subject
 of one (1) or more violation notices for failure to
 comply with the standards set forth in Section 30-18.

 (d) “Employed by” or “employee” as used in this Article shall
include but not be limited to, any employee, independent
contractor, lessee or person permitted or suffered to drive any
taxicab or livery vehicle of the business licensee.
(Code 1968, § 902.12; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 306-82, § 6, 1-4-82;
Ord. No. 450-86, § 1, 3-17-86; Ord. No. 277-90, 3-19-90; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92;
Ord. No. 124-96, § 2, 11-4-96; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99; Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-
04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-38. Penalties.

 (a) Maximum suspensions. Except where a longer suspension or
revocation is provided herein, the maximum suspensions of taxicab
or livery drivers' licenses or business licenses for violations of
this chapter or chapter 15 shall be as follows:

 5 days for the first violation;
 14 days for the second violation;
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within a one-year period; provided that the minimum suspension for
a violation of section 30-37(b)(2) or (b)(3) shall be for the
duration of the current license period, and no license may be
issued for a minimum of one (1) full calendar year from the date of
suspension; such suspension or revocation to be in addition to the
amount of time specified for any suspension incurred pursuant to
subsection (d) below. If the director determines that the violation
of section 30-37(b)(2) or (3) or section 15-8(a)(1) was knowing or
willful, the suspension shall be for the duration of the current
license period plus two (2) full calendar years plus the time
applicable to the disqualifying criminal conviction.

 (b) Civil penalty. In addition to, or instead of suspension
of a license for the first 3 violations within a one year period,
the city may impose a civil penalty of seventy-five dollars
($75.00) for the first violation; one hundred and twenty-five
dollars for the second violation ($125.00) and two hundred and
fifty dollars ($250.00) for the third violation.

 (c) Waiver fee. In the event a licensee wishes to waive his
right to an administrative hearing prior to imposition of a
suspension and/or a civil penalty for a first violation, the
licensee may do so by payment of a waiver fee of fifty dollars
($50.00) which shall be the penalty for such first violation. Such
payment of the waiver fee shall constitute an admission of the
violation and shall be recorded as a first violation. This
provision shall not apply to any violation which has a mandatory
suspension hereunder nor to any violation which is also a violation
of state law. If a single incident results in more than one
violation hereunder, only one of those violations shall be
considered a first violation for purposes of this subsection, and
additional penalties may be imposed for the additional violations
arising from that incident.

 (d) Revocation. Four (4) violations within a one-year period
shall result in revocation of the taxicab or livery driver's
license or business license, or both, and right to apply for a
license for a minimum period of three (3) years form the date of
revocation, unless a longer period of disqualification for such
violations is provided in this article.

 (e) In the event a taxicab or livery driver is found to be in
violation of any of the standards for denial of a driver’s license
under section 30-33(a) (2) above, any license issued to such person
shall be immediately revoked for the duration of the term of the
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subsection, with the exception of the violations in subsection 30-
33(a)(2)b., paragraph 2., sub-paragraphs i. and ii. for which the
suspension shall be for the period of time the state driver’s
license is suspended.

 (f) Violations cumulative. If a person or business has more
than one license under this article, violations under any of those
licenses shall be cumulative for purposes of determining the number
of violations by such person and/or business.
(Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord. No. 39-92, § 4, 7-6-92; Ord. No. 231-99, 3-15-99;
Ord. No. 57-04/05, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 294-04/05, 6-20-05; Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-
16-08)

Sec. 30-38.1. Notice and opportunity for a hearing.

 (1) Except as expressly provided in this Code, no license to
 which this chapter applies may be revoked or suspended
 without prior notice to the licensee, and after an
 opportunity for a hearing.

 (2) In the case of the suspension or revocation of a license,
 a generalized statement of the nature of the complaint
 constituting the basis for the proposed action shall be
 included along with a notice of the right to a hearing.
 Unexcused failure of a licensee (or applicant) to appear
 at the hearing shall be deemed a waiver of the rights to
 said hearing.

 (3) Upon a determination that immediate and irreparable harm
 will be suffered by the public prior to the time that a
 hearing on suspension or revocation of a license can be
 scheduled and a finding of probable cause for such
 suspension or revocation, the director may suspend a
 license, pending hearing, effective upon the giving of
 actual notice to the licensee; provided that the director
 shall give an opportunity to be heard as soon as
 practicable thereafter. At any hearing, the licensee
 shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint
 and to present evidence. The complainant, if any, shall
 also be notified of the hearing and given the opportunity
 to be heard.

 (4) All suspensions or revocations shall be upon substantial
 evidence and all hearings shall be conducted with
 substantial fairness and strict adherence to the rules of
 evidence shall not be required.
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 (5) All hearings on suspension or revocation of licenses
 shall be held within thirty (30) days of delivery to
 licensee of the generalized statement of complaint.

 (6) The foregoing process of notice and an opportunity to be
 heard shall apply to the denial of a license, provided,
 however, the applicant shall have no right to operate
 unless and until the denial is finally overturned.
(Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Sec. 30-38.2. Appeals.

 (a) Procedure. An appeal to the city manager may be taken by
any person aggrieved by the denial, suspension or revocation of a
license by the director by filing a notice of appeal and the fee of
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) with the city manager within thirty
(30) days of the decision appealed from, and not thereafter. Every
appeal should be in writing and shall state the basis for the
appeal. Within two (2) business days of the filing of an appeal,
the city manager shall designate himself or any agent or employee,
other than the director, to act as hearing officer in the appeal.
The hearing officer shall hear the appeal within ten (10) business
days after the filing of the appeal and may affirm, reverse or
modify the decision appealed from. The taking of an appeal shall
not stay a decision appealed from, except that at the request of
the licensee, the director may stay the effective date of a
suspension, revocation or denial of a renewal license upon a
finding that the public is not likely to suffer any harm during the
pendency of the appeal. In such case, the director shall make a
written finding of his or her decision in this regard and shall
notify the appellant.

 (b) Scope of review. On appeal, the hearing officer shall
review the decision of the director and any disciplinary action
taken pursuant thereto to determine whether the decision was based
upon substantial evidence and the disciplinary action taken was
proportionate to the violation and authorized hereunder. The
hearing officer may take additional evidence with respect to such
decision or action and if additional testimony or evidence is taken
shall determine the appeal upon all of the evidence, except as
provided in this section.

 (c) Appeal to the superior court. Any person aggrieved by a
decision of a hearing officer on appeal may appeal therefrom to the
superior court in accordance with the provisions of Maine Rule of
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Civil Procedure 80B.
(Ord. No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)


Sec. 30-38.3. General provisions to apply.

 Except to the extent that this division contains a contrary
provision, all provisions of chapter 15 shall be additional to the
provisions of this division.
(Code 1968, § 902.14; Ord. No. 231-80, 12-22-80; Ord. No. 303-92, 4-6-92; Ord.
No. 286-07/08, 6-16-08)

Reserved. Sec.30-38.4.
Reserved. Sec.30-38.5.

 ARTICLE III. HORSE-DRAWN CABS


 DIVISION 1. GENERALLY


Sec. 30-39. Definitions.

 For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall
apply, unless the context clearly implies otherwise:

 Director means the designee of the city manager.

 Horse-drawn cab means any horse-drawn vehicle used for the
transportation of passengers for hire.

 License inspector means and includes any person designated by
the director to perform inspections of taxicabs.

 Street, way, or public place means any street, way, trail,
path, promenade, park, plaza, square, or other public property, or
any portion thereof.

 To operate means to drive, or to cause or permit another to
drive.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

Sec. 30-40. Exemptions.

 This article shall not apply to the following:

 (a) Horse-drawn cabs operated by or in conjunction with the
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 sponsor of any street festival, celebration, or other
 special event authorized by the city council;

 (b) Horse-drawn cabs operated for destination service only,
 by private prearrangement, in conjunction with special or
 ceremonial occasions, such as weddings or official
 visits.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 579-84, § 1, 5-7-84)

Sec. 30-41. General licensing provisions to apply.

 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all general licensing provisions of chapter 15 shall
apply to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

 DIVISION 2. LICENSES


Sec. 30-42. Required.

 No person shall operate a horse-drawn cab on any street or way
or in any public place without a horse-drawn cab license. A
separate license shall be required for each such vehicle.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-43. Applications.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the contents of applications, applications for horse-drawn cab
licenses shall contain the following:

 (a) A complete listing of all operators to be employed by or
 associated with the applicant, giving their full names,
 ages, and present addresses;

 (b) A complete record of disqualifying criminal convictions,
 if any, for all operators to be employed by or associated
 with the applicant, and for the applicant, or if the
 applicant is other than an individual, for each principal
 officer of the applicant; and

 (c) A detailed description of each horse, vehicle, and other
 equipment to be used by the applicant, including a
 photograph of each such horse and the plans and
 specifications of each such vehicle, a veterinarian's
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 certificate of health for such horse, and the address or
 location at which each such horse and vehicle is to be
 kept or stored while not in service.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

Sec. 30-44. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-
2017)

Sec. 30-45. Conditions precedent to issuance.

 Prior to the issuance of any horse-drawn cab license, and in
addition to any other requirements of this article or chapter 15,
the applicant shall file with the director the following:

 (a) A certificate issued by the license inspector that the
 vehicle to be licensed and all operators thereof comply
 with the rules made under authority of this article by
 the director; and

 (b) An insurance policy covering the term of the license and
 executed by an insurance company authorized to issue such
 policies in this state in the usual form of vehicle
 liability insurance policies in this state for injuries
 to persons and property resulting from the use and
 operation of the vehicle to be licensed. Such policy of
 insurance shall be issued for a principal sum sufficient
 to provide indemnity in an amount of not less than three
 hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) combined single
 limit, for bodily injury, death and property damage. A
 certificate of insurance bearing an endorsement thereon
 by the issuing agent shall be deposited with the
 director. Such certificate shall state that the issuing
 agent shall notify the director in writing no less than
 thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation thereof.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 579-84, § 2, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 173-05/06,
3-6-06)

Sec. 30-46. Denial, suspension, or revocation.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses, a
horse-drawn cab license may be denied, suspended, or revoked on any
of the following grounds:

 (a) The applicant or licensee or any operator is less than
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 criminal conviction;

 (b) Charging more than the fare established by this article;

 (c) Disobeying any order or direction of the city traffic
 engineer, the license inspector, or any police officer;
 or

 (d) Causing or permitting any violation of this article or
 chapter 25.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

 DIVISION 3. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS


Sec. 30-47. For sight-seeing only; fixed routes; no stopping.

 No licensed horse-drawn cab shall be operated except for
sight-seeing trips following a fixed route and beginning and ending
at the same location. Such routes and locations shall be as
designated and assigned from time to time by the city traffic
engineer, who shall also have authority to erect appropriate signs
or markers, and to impose such conditions on the use of such routes
and locations as he deems proper, including limiting the same of
such vehicles in operation on the same route or at the same
location at any one (1) time, and restricting the days, times, or
other circumstances of operation on any such route or at any such
location. No such vehicle shall stop, stand, or park in any place
while on route, to load or unload passengers or otherwise, except
in obedience to traffic regulations, traffic-control devices, or
the directions of a police officer or other authorized person.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-48. Not to obstruct traffic; police orders.

 No licensed horse-drawn cab shall be operated in any manner
which unreasonably or unnecessarily obstructs or impedes the free
flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise endangers the
public safety. Any police officer, or the city traffic engineer,
may at any time order the operator of any such vehicle to move
along, pull over, make way, or temporarily discontinue the use of
any such route or location, or any portion thereof, for the public
safety or convenience.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

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 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all traffic regulations of chapter 28, article III,
shall apply to the operation of licensed horse-drawn cabs.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-50. Maximum fare; rate card to be displayed in vehicle.

 The fare for any trip in any licensed horse-drawn cab shall
not exceed five dollars ($5.00) per passenger per quarter hour or
fraction thereof, regardless of the distance of the trip. A rate
card to be issued by the director and bearing the following
statement shall be displayed in the interior of each such vehicle
so as to be clearly visible to all passengers at all times while
such vehicle is in service:

PASSENGER INFORMATION


 The maximum fare for any trip in this vehicle if $5.00 per
 passenger per quarter hour or fraction thereof, regardless of
 the distance of the trip. If you have questions or complaints
 about the fare you have been charged or the service you have
 received, please call Business Licensing for the City of
 Portland (telephone: 874-8557) (email: BL@portlandmaine.gov),
 or write to:

 Business Licensing
 City of Portland
 389 Congress Street
 Portland, Maine 04101

 Please include your name, address and telephone number to
 allow adequate follow-up by city.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 579-84, § 3, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 173-
05/06, 4-6-06; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

Sec. 30-51. Display of plate.

 A plate, to be issued by the Permitting and Inspections
Department and bearing an identification number, shall be displayed
in a conspicuous place on the exterior of each licensed horse-drawn
cab at all times while in service.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-
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Sec. 30-52. Solicitation of business.

 No person shall solicit business in any manner for any
licensed horse-drawn cab while on route. Solicitation while
standing shall include shouting, hollering, whistling, clapping, or
making other loud noises, grabbing or otherwise annoying or
harassing passersby, or any other conduct or commotion detrimental
to the image or reputation of the trade or the public safety or
convenience.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-53. Passengers to be seated and well-behaved.

 No operator of any licensed horse-drawn cab shall load or
admit more passengers at any one (1) time than may be fully seated
in such vehicle. Every passenger in any such vehicle shall be and
remain fully seated at all times while on route and shall refrain
from any other conduct or behavior detrimental to the safety or
comfort of passengers or others. No such operator shall refuse to
transport any orderly person upon request.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 579-84, § 4, 5-7-84)

Sec. 30-54. Care and treatment of horses.

 Every horse used in the operation of any licensed horse-drawn
cab shall be well fed, watered, and neatly groomed at all times
while in service. No person shall feed, water, or groom any such
horse while on route. No person shall physically abuse or mistreat
any such horse.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-55. Conduct and appearance of operators; rule-making
authority.

 Every operator of any licensed horse-drawn cab shall be
courteous, well dressed, and neatly groomed at all times while on
duty, and shall refrain from any loud argument, fight or
disturbance, or any other conduct or behavior detrimental to the
image or reputation of the trade or the safety or comfort of
passengers or others. The director shall have authority to make
reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with the public safety
and the image and reputation of the trade, governing the training
and qualifications of such operators.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 579-84, § 5, 5-7-84; Ord. No. 173-05/06,
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Sec. 30-56. Design and appearance of vehicles; rule-making
authority.

 Every licensed horse-drawn cab shall be kept clean and neat in
appearance at all times while in service. The director shall have
authority to make reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with
the public safety and the image and reputation of the trade,
governing the design and construction of such vehicles.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-57. Unsafe vehicles; inspections; ordering from service.

 No licensed horse-drawn cab shall be operated at any time
while unsafe, defective, or in disrepair. Any police officer, or
the license inspector, may inspect any such vehicle at all
reasonable times, while in service or otherwise, and may at any
time order such vehicle to be removed from service or to remain out
of service for any defect, unsafe condition, or want of repair. No
such vehicle shall be returned to service except upon reinspection
by such officer, or the license inspector, and a finding that such
repair has been made or that such defect or unsafe condition has
been corrected.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-58. Control of horses.

 Every horse used in the operation of any licensed horse-drawn
cab shall be kept under complete control by the operator of such
vehicle at all times while in service and shall not be allowed to
kick, run, race, rear up, or otherwise endanger the safety of
passengers or others.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84)

Sec. 30-59. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)


Sec. 30-60. Reserved.
(Ord. No. 509-84, § 1, 4-2-84; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

Sec. 30-61. Reserved.
Sec. 30-62. Reserved.
Sec. 30-63. Reserved.
Sec. 30-64. Reserved.
Sec. 30-65. Reserved.
Sec. 30-66. Reserved.
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Sec. 30-67. Reserved.
Sec. 30-68. Reserved.
Sec. 30-69. Reserved.
Sec. 30-70. Reserved.
Sec. 30-71. Reserved.
Sec. 30-72. Reserved.
Sec. 30-73. Reserved.
Sec. 30-74. Reserved.

 ARTICLE IV. BICYCLE CABS*


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 *Editor's note--Ord. No. 133-98, adopted Oct. 19, 1998, repealed art. IV of
this chapter, relative to bicycle cabs, which consisted of §§ 30-75--30-92 and
derived from Ord. No. 228-95, adopted Apr. 3, 1995.
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 DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS



Secs. 30-75. Definitions.

 As used in this article, unless the context otherwise
indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings:

 Bicycle cab means any vehicle that is powered by means of a
person operating a two- or three-wheeled non-motorized vehicle and
that also includes a separate seating area for passengers.

 Street, way, or public place means any street, way, trail,
path, promenade, park, plaza, square, or other public property, or
portion thereof.

 To operate means to pedal, push or otherwise cause the bicycle
to move.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-76. General licensing provisions to apply.

 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all general licensing provisions of chapter 15 shall

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apply to this article.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

 DIVISION 2. LICENSES


Sec. 30-77. Required.

 No person shall operate a bicycle cab on any street or way or
in any public place without a bicycle cab license. A separate
license shall be required for each vehicle. Any license issued to
an operator who is less than eighteen (18) years old shall be
restricted to operation between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-78. Applications.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the contents of applications, applications for bicycle cab
licenses shall contain the following:

 (a) A complete listing of all operators to be employed by or
 associated with the applicant, giving each person’s full
 name, age and present address.

 (b) A complete record of disqualifying criminal convictions
 or civil offenses as defined in Section 30-33(b)(3-6), if
 any, for all operators to be employed by or associated
 with the applicant, and for the applicant, or if the
 applicant is other than an individual, for each principal
 officer of the applicant.

 (c) A detailed description of each bicycle cab and any other
 equipment to be used by the applicant, including a
 photograph of each bicycle cab and the specifications of
 each such vehicle.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-79. Licensing authority.

 Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 15 to the contrary,
the Permitting and Inspections Director, or his or her designee,
(referred to hereafter as the “director”) shall be the licensing
authority for bicycle cab licenses.
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(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06; Ord. 18-17/18, 8-21-2017)

Sec. 30-80. Conditions precedent to issuance.

 Prior to the issuance of any bicycle cab license, and in
addition to any other requirements of this article or chapter 15,
the applicant shall file with the director the following:

 (a) A certificate issued by the license operator that the
 bicycle cab to be licensed and all operators thereof
 comply with the rules made under authority of this
 article by the director; and

 (b) An insurance policy covering the term of the license and
 executed by an insurance company authorized to issue such
 policies in this state in the usual form of vehicle or
 other liability insurance policies in this state for
 injuries to persons and property resulting from the use
 and operation of the bicycle cab to be licensed. Such
 policy of insurance shall be issued for a principal sum
 sufficient to provide indemnity in the amount of not less
 than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000.00) combined
 single limit, for bodily injury, death and property
 damage. A certificate of insurance bearing an endorsement
 thereon by the issuing agent shall be deposited with the
 director. Such certificate shall state that the issuing
 agent shall notify the director in writing no less than
 thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation thereof. For
 bicycle cabs that propose to operate in any city park or
 other public place, the City shall be included in the
 policy as an additional named insured.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-81. Denial, suspension, or revocation.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license, a
bicycle cab license may be denied, suspended or revoked on any of
the following grounds:

 (a) The applicant or licensee or any operator is less than
 seventeen (17) years of age or has had a disqualifying
 criminal conviction or civil offense as provided in
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 (b) Charging more than the fare established by this article.

 (c) Disobeying any order or direction of the city traffic
 engineer, the license inspector, or any police officer.

 (d) Causing or permitting any violation of this article or
 chapter 25.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

 DIVISION 3. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS


Sec. 30-82. Operation limited to roadways; carrying of passengers;
prohibited locations.

 Licensed bicycle cabs shall be operated within roadways only.
Bicycle cabs shall not be operated upon sidewalks or bicycle paths,
except those paths specifically designated for that purpose by the
Director of Parks and Recreation. Bicycle cabs may carry passengers
to locations chosen by the passengers or may follow an agreed-upon
route for sightseeing purposes. The city traffic engineer shall
have the right to prohibit bicycle cabs from streets or roadways
where the operation of such cabs will present a threat to the
safety of the bicycle cab operator and passengers or to other users
of the street or roadway. The traffic engineer also shall have the
authority to erect appropriate signs or markers, and to impose such
conditions on the use of routes and locations as he or she deems
proper, including limiting the number of such bicycle cabs in
operation on the same route or at the same location at any one (1)
time, and restricting the days, times, or other circumstances of
operation on any such route or at any such location. No such
vehicle shall stop, stand, or park in any place while on route, to
load or unload passengers or otherwise, except in accordance with
traffic regulations, traffic-control devices, or the directions of
a police officer or other authorized person. In no event shall a
bicycle cab utilize a designated taxicab stand for any purpose
whatsoever, unless required for an immediate response to an
emergency situation. Bicycle cabs shall not be permitted at the
Jetport.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

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 No licensed bicycle cab shall be operated in any manner which
unreasonably or unnecessarily obstructs or impedes the free flow of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise endangers the public
safety. Any police officer or the city traffic engineer may at any
time order the operator of any such vehicle to move along, pull
over, make way, or temporarily discontinue the use of any such
route or location, or any portion thereof, for the public safety or
convenience.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-84. Traffic regulations to apply.

 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all traffic regulations of chapter 28, article III,
shall apply to the operation of licensed bicycle cabs.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-85. Maximum fare; rate card to be displayed on vehicle.

 The fare for any trip in any licensed bicycle cab shall not
exceed five dollars ($5.00) per passenger per quarter hour or
fraction thereof, regardless of the distance of the trip. A rate
card to be issued by the director and bearing the following
statement shall be displayed on each vehicle in such a manner as to
be visible to passengers riding in the bicycle cab at all times
while such vehicle is in service:

 PASSENGER INFORMATION

 The maximum fare for any trip in this vehicle is $5.00
 per passenger per quarter hour or fraction thereof,
 regardless of the distance of the trip. If you have
 questions or complaints about the fare you have been
 charged or the service you have received, please call the
 director of waterfront and transportation facilities of
 the City of Portland at (207) 874-6900, or write to:

 Director of Waterfront & Transportation Facilities
 City of Portland
 40 Commercial Street
 Portland, Maine 04101

 Please include your name, address and telephone number to
 allow adequate follow-up by the city.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
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Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-86. Display of plate and badge.

 A plate, to be issued by the director and bearing an
identification number shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on
each licensed bicycle cab at all times while in service. A badge,
to be issued by the director and identifying the wearer by number
as a licensed operator of such vehicle, shall be worn prominently
on his or her person by each such operator at all times while on
duty.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-87. Solicitation of business.

 No person shall solicit business in any manner for any
licensed bicycle cab while on route. Prohibited solicitation while
standing shall include shouting, hollering, whistling, clapping, or
making other loud noises, grabbing or otherwise annoying or
harassing passersby, or any other conduct detrimental to the image
or reputation of the trade or the public safety or convenience.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-88. Passengers to be seated and well-behaved.

 No operator of any licensed bicycle cab shall load or admit
more passengers at any one (1) time than may be fully seated in
such vehicle. Every passenger in any such vehicle shall be and
remain fully seated at all times while on route and shall refrain
from any other conduct or behavior detrimental to the safety or
comfort of passengers or others. No such operator shall refuse to
transport any orderly person upon request, unless such person
requests transportation to a destination that exceeds the distance
that the operator determines he or she can practicably travel.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-89. Care and maintenance of bicycle cab.

 Each licensed bicycle cab shall be at all times clean and in
good repair.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

Sec. 30-90. Conduct and appearance of operators; rule-making
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authority.

 Every operator of any licensed bicycle cab shall be courteous
at all times when on duty and shall refrain from any loud argument,
fight or disturbance, or any other conduct or behavior detrimental
to the image or reputation of the trade or the safety or comfort of
passengers or others. The director shall have authority to make
reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with the public safety
and the image and reputation of the trade, governing the training
and qualifications of such operators.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-91. Unsafe vehicles; inspections; order from service.

 No licensed bicycle cab shall be operated at any time while
unsafe, defective or in disrepair. Any police officer or the
license inspector may inspect any such vehicle at any and all
reasonable times, while in service or otherwise, and may at any
time order such vehicle to be removed from service for any defect,
unsafe condition, or want of repair. No such vehicle shall be
returned to service except upon reinspection by such officer, the
license inspector or the director, and upon a finding that such
repair has been made or that such defect or unsafe condition has
been corrected.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00; Ord. No. 173-05/06, 3-6-06)

Sec. 30-92. Storage of vehicles and equipment.

 No bicycle cab or related equipment shall be kept or stored on
any street or way or in any public place while not in service.
(Ord. No. 228-95, 4-3-95; Ord. No. 133-98, 10-19-98 repealed Art. IV; Substitute
Ord. No. 16-00, 6-19-00)

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Editor’s note—Ord. No. 133-98, adopted Oct. 19, 1998, repealed Art. IV of this
chapter, relative to bicycle cabs, which consisted of §§30-75—30-92 and derived
from Ord. No. 228-95, adopted Apr. 3, 1995. Art. IV was reinstated on June 15,
2000.
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 ARTICLE V. TOUR COMPANIES

 DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 30-93. Definitions.

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 As used in this article, unless the context otherwise
indicates, the following words shall have the following meanings:

 Tour company means any individual, group, or entity that
solicits, provides or offers tours to individuals or groups for
profit of any portion of the City of Portland. For purposes of
this Article, an individual, group, or entity that exclusively
provides tours that are pre-paid and pre-arranged with a charter
group or cruise line is not a tour company and is not required to
be licensed as a tour company by the City.

 Tour vehicle means any motorized vehicle or apparatus that
is used to transport individuals or passengers during a tour of
and in any portion of the City. Tour vehicles shall include, but
shall not be limited to, cars, trucks, vans, buses, motorcycles,
mopeds, and segways.

 Street, way, or public place means any street, way, trail,
path, promenade, park, plaza, square, or other public property,
or portion thereof.

 To operate means to drive, pedal, pull, push or otherwise
cause the tour vehicle to move.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-94. General licensing provisions to apply.

 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all general licensing provisions of chapter 15 shall
apply to this article.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

 DIVISION 2. LICENSES

Sec. 30-95. License Required.

 No tour company shall operate a tour vehicle on any street
or way or in any public place without a tour company license. In
obtaining or renewing a tour company license, accurate
information for each operator and vehicle shall be provided
pursuant to Section 30-96. An operator for whom such information
has not been provided to the Licensing Authority is not licensed
to operate. A vehicle for which such information has not been
provided to the Licensing Authority is not licensed to be
operated. Any operator who is less than eighteen (18) years old

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shall be restricted to operation between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6
p.m.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-96. Applications.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the contents of applications, applications for tour company
licenses shall contain the following:

 (a) A complete listing of all operators to be employed by
 or associated with the applicant, giving each person’s
 full name, age and present address.

 (b) A complete record (Maine Criminal History Record
 search) of disqualifying criminal convictions or civil
 offenses as defined in Section 30-33(b)(3-6), if any,
 for all operators to be employed by or associated with
 the applicant, and for the applicant, or if the
 applicant is other than an individual, for each
 principal officer of the applicant.

 (c) A detailed description of each tour vehicle and any
 other equipment to be used by the applicant, including
 a photograph of each tour vehicle and the make, model,
 color, year, power, and seating capacity specifications
 of each such vehicle.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-97. Licensing authority and regulations.

 Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 15 to the contrary,
the City Manager or his or her designee shall be the licensing
authority for the owner/operator, vehicle, and operator licenses.
 The City Manager or his or her designee shall also have the
authority to promulgate rules and regulations for tour licenses
as he or she may deem necessary.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-98. Conditions precedent to issuance.

 Prior to the issuance of any tour company license, and in
addition to any other requirements of this article or chapter 15,
the applicant shall file with the City Manager or his or her
designee the following:

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 (a) A certificate issued by the applicant that the tour
 company to be licensed and all operators operating
 thereunder shall comply with the rules made under
 authority of this article by the licensing authority;
 and

 (b) An insurance policy covering the term of the license
 and executed by an insurance company authorized to
 issue such policies in this state in the usual form of
 vehicle or other liability insurance policies in this
 state for injuries to persons and property resulting
 from the use and operation of the tour company to be
 licensed. Such policy of insurance shall be issued for
 a principal sum sufficient to provide indemnity in the
 amount of not less than four hundred thousand dollars
 ($400,000.00) per occurrence, for bodily injury, death
 and property damage. A certificate of insurance bearing
 an endorsement thereon by the issuing agent shall be
 deposited with the licensing authority. Such
 certificate shall state that the issuing agent shall
 notify the licensing authority in writing no less than
 thirty (30) days prior to the cancellation thereof.
 The City of Portland shall be included in the policy as
 an additional named insured.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-99. Denial, suspension, or revocation.

 In addition to the general provisions of chapter 15 relating
to the grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license, a
tour company, tour operator, or tour vehicle license may be
denied, suspended or revoked on any of the following grounds:

 (a) The applicant or licensee or any operator is less than
 seventeen (17) years of age or has had a disqualifying
 criminal conviction or civil offense as provided in
 Section 30-33(b)(3-6);

 (b) Disobeying any order or direction of the City Manager
 or his or her designee, including, but not limited to,
 the city traffic engineer, license inspector, or any
 police officer; or

 (c) Causing or permitting any violation of this article or
 chapter 25.
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 DIVISION 3. OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Sec. 30-100. Operation limited to roadways; carrying of
passengers; prohibited locations.

 Licensed tour vehicles shall be operated within roadways
only. Tour vehicles shall not be operated upon sidewalks or
bicycle paths, except those paths specifically designated for
that purpose by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Tour
vehicles may carry passengers to locations chosen by the
passengers or may follow an agreed-upon route for sightseeing
purposes. The City Manager or his or her designee shall have the
right to prohibit tour vehicles from streets or roadways where
the operation of such vehicles will present a threat to the
safety of the tour vehicle operator and passengers or to other
users of the street or roadway. The City Manager or his or her
designee also shall have the authority to erect appropriate signs
or markers, and to impose such conditions on the use of routes
and locations as he or she deems proper, including limiting the
number of such tour vehicles in operation on the same route or at
the same location at any one (1) time, and restricting the days,
times, or other circumstances of operation on any such route or
at any such location. No such vehicle shall stop, stand, or park
in any place while on route, to load or unload passengers or
otherwise, except in accordance with traffic regulations,
traffic-control devices, or the directions of a police officer or
other authorized person. In no event shall a tour vehicle utilize
a designated taxicab stand for any purpose whatsoever, unless
required for an immediate response to an emergency situation.
Tour vehicles shall not be permitted at the Jetport.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-101. Not to obstruct traffic; police orders.

 No tour company or tour vehicle shall be operated in any
manner which unreasonably or unnecessarily obstructs or impedes
the free flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic or otherwise
endangers public safety. Any designee of the City Manager,
including, but not limited to, police officers and the city
traffic engineer, may at any time order the operator of any such
company or vehicle to move along, pull over, make way, or
temporarily discontinue the use of any such route or location, or
any portion thereof, for the public safety or reduction of high-
traffic areas.
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Sec. 30-102. Traffic regulations to apply.

 Except to the extent that this article contains a contrary
provision, all traffic regulations of chapter 28, article III,
shall apply to the operation of licensed tour companies and tour
vehicles.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-103. Display of plate and badge.

 A plate, to be issued by the licensing authority and bearing
an identification number shall be displayed in a conspicuous
place on each licensed tour vehicle at all times while in
service. A badge, to be issued by the licensing authority and
identifying the wearer by number as a licensed operator of such
tour company or tour vehicle, shall be worn prominently on his or
her person by each such operator at all times while on duty.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-104. Solicitation of business.

 No person shall solicit business in any manner for any
licensed tour company or tour vehicle while on route. Prohibited
solicitation while standing shall include shouting, hollering,
whistling, clapping, or making other loud noises, grabbing or
otherwise annoying or harassing passersby, or any other conduct
detrimental to the image or reputation of the trade or the public
safety or convenience.

 The City Manager or his or her designee may restrict the
solicitation of business to certain designated areas within a
specified zone in certain high-traffic areas.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-105. Passengers to be seated and well-behaved.

 No operator of any tour company or tour vehicle shall load
or admit more passengers at any one (1) time than may be fully
seated in such tour vehicle. Every passenger in any such tour
vehicle shall be and remain fully seated at all times while on
route and shall refrain from any other conduct or behavior
detrimental to the safety or comfort of passengers or others.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

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 Each licensed tour vehicle shall be at all times clean and
in good repair.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-107. Conduct and appearance of operators; rule-making
authority.

 Every operator of a licensed tour company or tour vehicle
shall be courteous at all times when on duty and shall refrain
from any loud argument, fight or disturbance, or any other
conduct or behavior detrimental to the image or reputation of the
trade or the safety or comfort of passengers or others. The City
Manager or his or her designee shall have authority to make
reasonable rules and regulations, consistent with the public
safety and the image and reputation of the trade, governing the
training and qualifications of such operators.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-108. Unsafe vehicles; inspections; order from service.

 No licensed tour vehicle shall be operated at any time while
unsafe, defective or in disrepair. The City Manager or his or her
designee, including, but not limited to, any police officer or
the license inspector may inspect a tour vehicle at any and all
reasonable times, prior to being placed into service, while in
service, or otherwise, and may at any time order such vehicle to
be removed from service for any defect, unsafe condition, or want
of repair. No such vehicle shall be returned to service except
upon re-inspection by such officer, the license inspector or the
licensing authority, and upon a finding that such repair has been
made or that such defect or unsafe condition has been corrected.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)

Sec. 30-109. Storage of vehicles and equipment.

 No tour vehicle or related equipment shall be kept or stored
on any street or way or in any public place while not in service.
(Ord. No. 181-15/16, 3-21-2016)


 ARTICLE VI. RENTAL VEHICLES

Sec. 30-110. Rental of Golf Carts for Operation on City Streets.


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 (a) Definitions. The following words shall have the
following definitions for purposes of this article.
 (1) A rental golf cart means any golf cart rented or offered
 for rent to be operated on City streets. “Rental golf
 cart” shall not include any golf cart rented or offered
 for rent to be operated solely on a golf course or other
 public or private property.
 (2) A golf cart rental operator means any entity or
 individual who rents or offers to rent a rental golf cart
 to the public.
 (b) Limitations on number of rental golf cart operators and
rental golf carts.
 (1) The City Manager may set a cap on the number of golf cart
 rental operators that may operate in the city at one
 time. If such a limit is met, the city shall determine
 operators through a competitive bidding process.
 (2) The City Manager may set a cap on the number of rental
 golf carts that may operate in the city at one time. The
 Sustainability and Transportation Committee will review
 an annual report and recommendation made by the City
 Manager regarding the number of rental golf carts
 available for public use.
 (c) Rental golf carts to be powered by non-fossil fuel
sources.
 (1) All golf carts offered for rental purposes by golf cart
 rental operators shall be powered by battery/electricity
 by May 1, 2021.
 (d) Annual Registration Required. Beginning May 1 2020, every
golf cart rental operator shall register each rental golf cart
annually with the city.
 (1) The annual registration fee shall be:
 a. $75.00 for each electric powered rental golf cart;
 b. $150.00 for each non-electric powered rental golf
 cart;
 (2) Upon registration, the City shall inspect all rental golf
 carts for compliance with this Article and shall issue a
 Rental Golf Cart decal that must be prominently displayed
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 (e) Rental Golf Cart Criteria. Every golf cart rental
operator must ensure that each rental golf cart:
 (1) Have and properly display a current Island Use
 Registration, pursuant to Chapter 28 of this Code;
 (2) Have and properly display a current Rental Golf Cart
 decal;
 (3) Display the name of the golf cart rental operator and its
 telephone number in letters no smaller than two (2) inches;
 and
 (4) Be stored on private property when not in active use and
 not be stored stored in the City right-of-way.
 (f) Golf cart rental operators shall ensure that all
individuals operating a rental golf cart comply with the
requirements of Sec. 28-185, including having a valid driver’s
license.
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CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE
 Committee on Sustainability and Transportation
 Councilor Regina Phillips (D3), Chair
 Councilor Pious Ali (At-Large)
 Councilor Anna Bullett (D4)


Approved Minutes May 14, 2025
Members Present: Mayor Dion, Councilor Phillips, Councilor Bullett, Councilor Ali
Staff Present: Troy Moon, Katie Tims, Kevin Kraft, Nell Donaldson, Zachary Lenhert

Meeting was called to order.

April 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes
The April 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

Sustainability Updates
We are pleased to report that the City was awarded a $180,000 Community Action Grant to
support the development of a One Climate Future Risk-Based Asset Management Tool. This
project will update the City’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment, develop an inventory of coastal
typography in Portland and South Portland. The final project will incorporate a broad range of
data from public and private sources to create a sophisticated GIS-based tool that will help
decision makers prioritize investments in critical infrastructure

Benchmarking reports were due May 1 for Portland buildings with a gross floor area of 20,000
sq ft or more and one tenant utilizing 90% of the space.

We are also hosting three educational webinars with partners at the Falmouth Land Trust,
Maine Audubon, and Natural Resources Council of Maine this summer related to sustainable
landcare. We also have free “Mow Tall Until Fall” yard signs available to residents


Transportation Updates
Kevin Kraft shares that the City has launched an internal task force on the Vision Zero plan and
will be bringing the Quick Action Plan, composed of measures that can be implemented this
year and within available resources, will be brought to the S&T Committee in June.

The first public open house on the Reimagining Franklin Street project was held, and the next
public engagement sessions will be held at the end of June.

Lastly, regarding the Union Branch Multiuse Pathways, we have our construction bid materials
submitted internally. Staff has also drafted the Complete Streets policy update, and we are
meeting with bikeped organizations before bringing the update to the committee.
Transit Leaders Forum
Presented by Kevin Kraft and panelists
Together, this panel discussion provided an overview of the current public transportation
network serving Greater Portland and the future policy initiatives that may help strengthen
Portland’s multi-modal transportation system.
Panelists include the following representatives:
 ●​ Glenn Fenton, Greater Portland METRO
 ●​ John Savage, Biddeford Saco Orchard Beach Transit
 ●​ Dale Doughty, Maine Department of Transportation
 ●​ Patricia Quinn, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
 ●​ Kristina Egan, Andrew Clark and Chris Chop, Greater Portland Council of Governments
 ●​ Nick Mavodones, Casco Bay Lines
 ●​ Don Libby, Regional Transportation Program
All panelists gave an overview of the systems they operate, the services they provide, and the
challenges they face.

Councilor Comments on Transit Leaders Forum
Councilor Bullett notes that the Maine Association of New Americans was missing from the
panel. MANA has been facilitating transit for the English learning language community and rides
that do not qualify for MaineCare.

Councilor Bullett reminds the Committee that we did build Safe Streets money in our CIP budget
this year, further noting that getting to the bus can be less related to the bus frequency than how
safe the walk to the bus is.

Councilor Bullett asks Greater Portland METRO, in thinking about the enforcement of cars
parked in bus stop areas, while traffic surveillance cameras are illegal in Maine, there is a
carveout for school buses. Has Greater Portland METRO ever explored the possibility of putting
cameras on buses? Glenn Fenton responds that we do already have cameras on buses, so the
technology is there; it would be more of a question of whether it would stand up in court.

Councilor Bullett asks Biddeford Saco Orchard Beach Transit if they have an app for their trolley
services. John Savage responds that we use the Dirigo platform (same fare structure and
services) and Google Transit to display our services for our passengers.

Councilor Bullett asks the Regional Transportation Program if there are active partnerships with
other organizations that serve the communities. Don Libby responds that we would entertain
any partnerships and are coordinated with child development services and for MaineCare and
our drivers are well trained to work with a variety of age groups, disabilities, and other situations.
Councilor Bullett asks what language access looks like. We use Language Line, there are cards
on the bus, and our drivers are trained for those situations.
Councilor Bullett asks the Maine Department of Transportation about the transitions between
the LAP and METRO or other services. Dale Doughty responds that they were designed with
commuters in mind, and that it has been a full year, and it may be time to review and make
adjustments if needed (are the connections efficient and working for people today).

Councilor Bullett asks Casco Bay Lines about the charging station for the electric ferry. Nick
Mavodones responds that the shore power connection is here and ready for when the boat
arrives. It will charge for 10 minutes between each trip.

Councillor Ali notes that the federal funding uncertainty may impact the many regional
transportation projects highlighted by the panel and asks how organizations are preparing for
the impacts of funding loss. Nick Mavodones shares that transit leaders across the country are
concerned about the uncertainty, and if funding were to go away, we may have to downsize
operations and/or eliminate staff. Dale Doughty shares that it has been difficult because of the
continued legislative timelines and deadlines and lack of re-appropriation of funds, but we will
continue our services until we are redirected. Glenn Fenton shares Dale’s concerns and risk
management strategy. Kristina Egan shares that GPCOG has lost multiple grants, but does feel
like transportation is a little bit safer, and there are several transportation agencies trying to
preserve funding.

Councilor Phillips asks a question related to the funding that comes into the state. 50 million for
the state, but 30 million of that is distributed through PACTS. That money is now distributed
based on performance rather than a long discussion, and this coordinated efficiency between
organizations has helped money go further.

Mayor Dion asks what we can anticipate as a potential timeline for a decision around the
question of the construction and siting of the train station. Kristina Egan notes the Transit
Oriented Development work being done throughout the region for years, particularly reflected
through ReCode, and that GPCOG and others still have remaining questions as to whether the
site that NNEPRA has identified is the best and highest return on investment. Where the site
ends up, it should interact with the other transit investments and housing opportunities available.
Patricia Quinn notes that the reason the station is colocated with the bus station is because
NNEPRA and Maine DOT were not successful in reaching an agreement on the location, and a
public-private partnership with Concord Coach Lines was created. 25 years later, the service
has expanded north of Portland. We are hoping to site a location that can support future rail
service. Mayor Dion hopes we can find a mutual agreement between these analyses and move
forward. City staff and the Council will begin a process to

Councilor Phillips asks Maine DOT if the LAP pilot will continue to function as a program after its
“pilot”. Dale Doughty notes that the pilot started last July and it was planned as a two-year pilot.
If it is successful and growing, we may run it longer - dependent on costs, ridership, growth,
promotion by the municipalities it serves, and the potential to locateg a long-term operator.
Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30 Regarding Golf Carts on Peaks Island
Presented by Zachary Lenhert, Licensing Manager
Zachary Lenhert gave an overview of Sec. 30-110 of City Code regarding the regulation of golf
cart rentals. Specifically, this proposal would remove the cap on golf cart operators and
establish a wait list for rental golf cart licenses. Troy Moon notes that Assistant City Manager
Dena Libner has been in communication with the Peaks Island Council and Peaks Island
stakeholders, and they are all aware that this item has been raised. Zachary Lenhert notes that
this conversation precipitated because we reached the cap on the number of golf cart operators
(two operators).

Councilor Bullett asks if there are any safety concerns or issues related to the topic. Zachary
Lenhert notes that this ordinance has been in place since 2019 to regulate the number of golf
carts on the island and prevent them from unnecessarily proliferating. There is a Portland safety
officer who regulates the maintenance and registration of all the carts, rental and private.

Councilor Phillips asks a clarifying question about the ordinance language regarding license
renewal. Mayor Dion also notes that the safety officer on Peaks is well informed and
encourages voluntary compliance to deal with this issue.

Public Comment on Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30
There was no public comment.

Motion to approve the Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 30
The motion was moved by Councilor Ali and seconded by Councilor Bullett.
The motion was accepted unanimously and will move forward to full City Council.


Policy Review of Taxi Fares
Presented by Troy Moon and Zachery Lenhert
Troy Moon reviews aspects of the existing ordinance governing taxi rates in Portland. The goal
of this review is to determine if staff should perform additional analysis and present
recommended changes to rates. Aspects reviewed include taxi fares, reregistration of taxi
company licenses, and reregistration and inspection of taxi vehicles.

Councilor Comments on the Policy Review of Taxi Fares
Councilor Ali asks why you register the taxi company separately from the driver. In the past,
there were taxi companies that had many drivers working for them. Can drivers move between
cab companies? No language restricts that; it would just be reported in the taxi company
registration.

Councilor Ali asks if Uber and Lyft go through this registration process? No, there is a state law
that prevents municipalities from regulating ride-sharing organizations.

Mayor Dion would support an amendment to update the ordinance regarding taxi wages.
Councilor Bullett would also support an update to the ordinance regarding taxi wages.

Councilor Ali is in communication with taxi drivers and will ensure they are represented when we
discuss the amendment.

Motion to Adjourn
The motion was moved by Councilor Bullett and seconded by Councilor Ali.
The motion was accepted unanimously.

Meeting Adjourned