DIVISION 6.  PEDICAB

Sec. 34-330.  Scope of Division 6.
Holders of operating authority for a pedicab service shall be governed by the provisions of this division in addition to all of the provisions found in Division 1 of this article.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-331.  Minimum number of pedicabs needed for operating authority; renewals.
(a)   In order for an applicant to apply for authority to operate pedicab service in the City of Fort Worth, the application must request authority for a minimum number of two (2) operational pedicabs including the approved adjustment to allow for reduction or increase in the number of authorized vehicles, before it will be accepted for review and consideration. The coordinator will review the application to ensure that it meets the requirements of the ordinance, and upon approval by the coordinator, the coordinator shall make a recommendation to the city council to grant operating authority. If the coordinator denies the application, then that decision is final unless the applicant timely files an appeal with the hearing officer pursuant to section 34-207 of this article.
(b)   Applications for renewal of operating authority shall be reviewed by the coordinator without a public hearing if, after investigation, the coordinator determines that:
(1)   The holder has performed satisfactorily under the terms of the operating authority;
(2)   The service provided continues to meet the public necessity and convenience as defined by this ordinance; and
(3)   The holder continues to comply with all requirements of this chapter.
(c)   If all conditions of this subsection (b) are met, the coordinator shall recommend approval for renewal of operating authority.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-332.  Pedicab designated areas.
(a)   The downtown designated area shall be defined by the director.
(b)   Service in the downtown designated area shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday, Sunday, and on the following holidays if the holiday falls on a Monday through Friday: Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas (December 25th), New Year's Day (January 1st), Independence Day (July 4th), Memorial Day and Labor Day.
(c)   Stockyards designated area shall be defined by the director.
(d)   Service in the stockyards designated area shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:30 a.m., Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday, Sunday and on the following holidays if the holiday falls on a Monday through Friday: Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas (December 25th), New Year's Day (January 1st), Independence Day (July 4th), Memorial Day and Labor Day.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-333.  Area/time exception.
(a)   If holder desires to provide pedicab service in areas or times other than permitted in section 34-332, holder shall seek a "street use permit" from the director of transportation and public works, or his or her designee, no later than 1:00 p.m. On the city business day before the day of the requested service. In order to request a street user permit, holder must submit the desired route or time for the director's review.
(b)   The director of transportation and public works, or his or her designee, may condition the street use permit with any requirement deemed to be in the interest of public safety, such as, but not limited to, requiring the holder to have a vehicle escort following the pedicab vehicle on major thoroughfares or additional temporary lighting.
(c)   If approval or conditional approval is granted, a "street use permit" shall be issued that shall include any required condition(s).
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-334.  Fares
(a)   The schedule of fares shall be available upon request to any passenger upon entry into or while seated in the vehicle.
(b)   A holder of a grant of operating authority shall submit a schedule of fares and any revisions to the ground transportation coordinator.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-335.  Pedicab equipment.
(a)   Holder shall keep its equipment in a neat, clean, operable and safe condition with state and federal laws, attractive to the general public.
(b)   Holder shall identify each pedicab vehicle with the name of the entity holding the operating authority and the unit number of each vehicle located on the rear of the vehicles; such letters and numbers shall be at least two (2) inches high.
(c)   A holder or driver shall, at all times, provide and maintain in good operating condition the following items and equipment for each pedicab vehicle:
(1)   Head lights;
(2)   Tail lights;
(3)   A braking system;
(4)   Rubber on all wheels;
(5)   A slow moving vehicle sign attached to the rear of the vehicle;
(6)   Evidence of insurance;
(7)   Decal;
(8)   Two (2) reflective leg wraps;
(9)   Safety helmet;
(10)   Seat belts.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)

Sec. 34-336.  Inspections.
(a)   The holder of each pedicab vehicle grant shall annually obtain from the ground transportation coordinator a decal that indicates that the pedicab vehicle has authority to operate in the City of Fort Worth and that it has been inspected.
(b)   All pedicab service shall be subject to inspection at any time by any designated member of the Fort Worth Police Department, city marshal's office, the director or his or her designee, or the coordinator to ensure compliance with this article. It shall be a violation of this article for any person to delay, interfere with or refuse to allow such inspection. Any pedicab vehicle found not to conform to the standards and tolerances provided for in this article shall not be approved by the ground transportation coordinator and shall be ordered out of service. The ground transportation coordinator shall make or cause to be made, at least every twelve (12) months, inspections of pedicab vehicles to ensure their compliance with this article. The ground transportation coordinator's office shall maintain a record of each inspection and shall provide the holder a copy of same. Once a pedicab vehicle is inspected and found to be in compliance with this article, the ground transportation coordinator shall affix a pedicab decal on the vehicle.
(c)   Annually, the holder shall pay an inspection fee per pedicab vehicle.
(d)   If a pedicab is involved in an accident or collision during the term of the operating authority, the holder shall notify the ground transportation coordinator's office within five (5) days after the accident or collision. Before operating the pedicab again under the operating authority, a holder shall have the vehicle re-inspected for safety and shall send to the ground transportation coordinator's office a sworn affidavit that the vehicle has been restored to its previous condition.
(e)   A person commits an offense if the person operates a pedicab service in the city without obtaining a pedicab decal from the ground transportation coordinator.
(Ord. No. 17412, § 1, 2-20-07)