Infrastructure and Environment Committee · meeting 5
Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot
- Outcome
- Carried, 18-5
- 18 yes · 5 no · 28 June 2023
Motions and results
Without Recommendations 28 June 2023
Carried, 4-2Majority required - Adopt motion 2 by Chair McKelvie
Amend Item 19 July 2023
Carried, 21-2Majority required - IE5.5 - McKelvie - motion 2
Amend Item (Additional) 19 July 2023
Carried, 18-5Majority required - IE5.5 - Saxe - motion 1
Amend Item (Additional) 19 July 2023
Carried, 21-2Majority required - IE5.5 - Holyday - motion 3a
Amend Item (Additional) 19 July 2023
Carried, 18-5Majority required - IE5.5 - Holyday - motion 3b
Data table· 5 rows
| Date | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 June 2023 | Without Recommendations Majority required - Adopt motion 2 by Chair McKelvie | Carried, 4-2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 July 2023 | Amend Item Majority required - IE5.5 - McKelvie - motion 2 | Carried, 21-2 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 19 July 2023 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - IE5.5 - Saxe - motion 1 | Carried, 18-5 | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| 19 July 2023 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - IE5.5 - Holyday - motion 3a | Carried, 21-2 | 21 | 2 | 3 |
| 19 July 2023 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - IE5.5 - Holyday - motion 3b | Carried, 18-5 | 18 | 5 | 3 |
Source: Members of Council voting record.
How members voted, and who was contacted
Voted Yes
4 of 18 had their office contacted
Voted No
3 of 5 had their office contacted
Contacted share by vote: 4 of 18 (22%) of Yes votes, 3 of 5 (60%) of No votes. 90-day window. Ward councillors and committee members are flagged below because they are contacted on local and committee matters by default.
- Yes No Absent
- ● Member contacted
- ◐ Staff contacted
- ○ Not contacted
- W Ward councillor
- C Committee member
- B Voted differently from bloc
- $ Funded by a linked contributor of an organisation lobbying on this item
- Olivia ChowMayorYes○ Not contacted
- John ToryMayorNo vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Vincent CrisantiWard 1Absent○ Not contacted
- Stephen HolydayWard 2Yes○ Not contacted
- Amber MorleyWard 3No● Member contacted; Staff contacted4 contactsC Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
- Gord PerksWard 4Yes○ Not contacted
- Frances NunziataWard 5Yes○ Not contacted
- James PasternakWard 6Yes○ Not contactedC Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
- Anthony PerruzzaWard 7Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted4 contactsC Committee member
- Mike ColleWard 8No● Member contacted1 contactC Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
- Alejandra BravoWard 9No○ Not contactedB Voted differently from bloc
- Ausma MalikWard 10No○ Not contactedB Voted differently from bloc
- Dianne SaxeWard 11Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted8 contactsC Committee member
- Josh MatlowWard 12Yes○ Not contacted
- Chris MoiseWard 13Yes○ Not contactedB Voted differently from bloc
- Paula FletcherWard 14Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Rachel Chernos LinWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jaye RobinsonWard 15Yes○ Not contacted
- Jon BurnsideWard 16Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted3 contactsC Committee member
- Shelley CarrollWard 17Yes○ Not contacted
- Lily ChengWard 18Yes○ Not contacted
- Brad BradfordWard 19Yes○ Not contacted
- Gary CrawfordWard 20Absent○ Not contacted
- Parthi KandavelWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Michael ThompsonWard 21Yes○ Not contacted
- Nick MantasWard 22Absent○ Not contacted
- Jamaal MyersWard 23Yes○ Not contactedB Voted differently from bloc
- Paul AinslieWard 24No◐ Staff contacted1 contactB Voted differently from bloc
- Jennifer McKelvieWard 25Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted6 contactsC Committee member
- Neethan ShanWard 25No vote recorded○ Not contacted
Data table· 30 rows
| Name | Ward | Vote | Contact | Contacts | Meetings | Emails | Calls | Last contact | Days before vote | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Chow | Mayor | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| John Tory | Mayor | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vincent Crisanti | 1 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Stephen Holyday | 2 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Amber Morley | 3 | No | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 June 2023 | 13 | Committee member; Voted differently from bloc |
| Gord Perks | 4 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Frances Nunziata | 5 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| James Pasternak | 6 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member; Voted differently from bloc |
| Anthony Perruzza | 7 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 June 2023 | 13 | Committee member |
| Mike Colle | 8 | No | Member contacted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 June 2023 | 13 | Committee member; Voted differently from bloc |
| Alejandra Bravo | 9 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Voted differently from bloc |
| Ausma Malik | 10 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Voted differently from bloc |
| Dianne Saxe | 11 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 27 June 2023 | 1 | Committee member |
| Josh Matlow | 12 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Chris Moise | 13 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Voted differently from bloc |
| Paula Fletcher | 14 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Rachel Chernos Lin | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jaye Robinson | 15 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jon Burnside | 16 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 26 June 2023 | 2 | Committee member |
| Shelley Carroll | 17 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lily Cheng | 18 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Brad Bradford | 19 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Gary Crawford | 20 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Parthi Kandavel | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Michael Thompson | 21 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Nick Mantas | 22 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jamaal Myers | 23 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Voted differently from bloc |
| Paul Ainslie | 24 | No | Staff contacted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 June 2023 | 12 | Voted differently from bloc |
| Jennifer McKelvie | 25 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 26 June 2023 | 2 | Committee member |
| Neethan Shan | 25 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Contact status uses the 90-day window. Vote shown is the vote on the deciding motion.
Lobbyists choose whom to contact (persuadable members, ward councillors, committee members), so a difference does not show a change of mind.
Linked lobbying registrations
This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.
Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored
Lyft Inc. · registration SM34540 · 2 June 2023 to 1 June 2024
- Transportation
Evidence High confidence · score 0.97
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34540: Engaging in the Toronto Transportation Services Agency consultation process on the development of an e-scooter pilot report. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Segway of Ontario · registration SM34571 · 16 June 2023 to 31 December 2024
- By-law / Regulation
- Transportation
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence High confidence · score 0.96
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34571: Adopting legalization of privately-owned electric scooters and similar micromobility devices. Creation & adoption of a best riding practices guidebook formed with industry partners & road-user stakeholder groups. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Bird Canada Inc. · registration SM28978 · 9 October 2019 to 11 April 2024
- By-law / Regulation
- Parking
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence High confidence · score 0.95
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM28978: Bird Canada Inc. is seeking the City of Toronto to permit dockless e-scooter sharing. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
BRW Transportation Consulting · registration SM34121 · 3 February 2023 to 14 August 2023
- By-law / Regulation
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence High confidence · score 0.94
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34121: Introduce Joyride's technology platform for small electric vehicle (e.g. bikes, scooters, e-mopeds) sharing to the City of Toronto, including compliance with micromobility data sharing standards and regulatory oversight tools (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Scooty Mobility Inc. · registration SM29170 · 18 November 2019 to 31 August 2027
- Transit / TTC
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
- Transportation - Metrolinx
Evidence High confidence · score 0.94
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM29170: Scooty Mobility Inc. would like to discuss opportunities to address the usage of e-scooters for short distance micromobility via partnerships with cities, real estate developments, transit authorities, academic, health and business & research institutions. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Bird Canada Inc. · registration SM28809 · 4 September 2019 to 31 December 2026
- By-law / Regulation
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
- Transportation - Roads / Bridges
Evidence High confidence · score 0.92
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM28809: Rules governing the use of ride sharing e-scooters throughout the City of Toronto (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Radical Wheelz Inc. · registration SM34098 · 27 January 2023 to 1 April 2024
- City infrastructure - Emergency planning and/or restoration
- Environment
Evidence High confidence · score 0.91
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM34098: The use of kick escooters on Toronto Bike Lanes, Trails and roads (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Lime Technology Inc. · registration SM26368 · 15 June 2018 to 31 December 2025
- By-law / Regulation
- Toronto Parking Authority
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence High confidence · score 0.91
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM26368: Introduce and discuss our urban mobility model system focused on first and last mile electric transportation solutions. Pursue market entry in the City of Toronto including dockless electric bikes and electric scooters. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Lyft Canada Inc. · registration SM34568 · 16 June 2023 to 31 December 2023
- Transportation
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.89
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34568: Lyft is committed to making cities more livable through initiatives that bridge transportation gaps, and by promoting transportation equity via shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Lyft Canada Inc. · registration SM30396 · 27 July 2020 to 31 December 2026
- Transit / TTC
- Transportation
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.83
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM30396: Lyft is committed to making cities more livable through initiatives that bridge transportation gaps, and by promoting transportation equity via shared rides, bikeshare systems, electric scooters, and public transit partnerships. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Segway of Ontario · registration SM34575 · 16 June 2023 to 1 June 2024
- Attractions / Tourism
- Economic Development
- Transportation - Cycling / Bicycle Lanes
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34575: A pilot project for a Segway PT and or electric scooter tour along Toronto's waterfront from the Distillery District to Cherry Beach and Sugar Beach. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2023.IE5.5: Planning for an E-Scooter Pilot (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Window: 90 days before the first recorded vote (30 March 2023 to 28 June 2023). 29 communications on 4 linked registrations.
Data table
| Date | Registration | Office holder (as recorded) | Member's office | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2023 | SM28809 (Bird Canada Inc.) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe | Meeting |
| 31 May 2023 | SM28809 (Bird Canada Inc.) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | Meeting |
| 31 May 2023 | SM28809 (Bird Canada Inc.) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | Meeting |
| 2 June 2023 | SM30396 (Lyft Canada Inc.) | — City staff | Transportation Services | Meeting |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Chezlie Alexander Councillor staff | Amber Morley | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Chezlie Alexander Councillor staff | Amber Morley | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Jon Burnside Member of council | Jon Burnside | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Matias de Dovitiis Councillor staff | Anthony Perruzza | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Matias de Dovitiis Councillor staff | Anthony Perruzza | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Anthony Perruzza Member of council | Anthony Perruzza | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Amber Morley Member of council | Amber Morley | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Jennifer McKelvie Member of council | Jennifer McKelvie | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Anthony Perruzza Member of council | Anthony Perruzza | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Amber Morley Member of council | Amber Morley | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Mike Colle Member of council | Mike Colle | |
| 15 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Jennifer McKelvie Member of council | Jennifer McKelvie | |
| 16 June 2023 | SM34571 (Segway of Ontario) | Antonette DiNovo Councillor staff | Paul Ainslie | Call |
| 21 June 2023 | SM30396 (Lyft Canada Inc.) | Daniella Marchese Councillor staff | Jennifer McKelvie | Meeting |
| 21 June 2023 | SM30396 (Lyft Canada Inc.) | Alessia Avola Councillor staff | Jennifer McKelvie | Meeting |
| 22 June 2023 | SM30396 (Lyft Canada Inc.) | — Local board | Toronto Financial District BIA | Meeting |
| 26 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Jim Murphy Councillor staff | Jon Burnside | Meeting |
| 26 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Daniella Marchese Councillor staff | Jennifer McKelvie | Meeting |
| 26 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Alessia Avola Councillor staff | Jennifer McKelvie | Meeting |
| 26 June 2023 | SM30396 (Lyft Canada Inc.) | Jim Murphy Councillor staff | Jon Burnside | Meeting |
| 27 June 2023 | SM29170 (Scooty Mobility Inc.) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | Call |
Declared interests
No declared interests are recorded for this item.
Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.