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BPAC - ACTION ITEM: Receive a Report and Discuss City Council's Approval of Operation of Robotic Delivery Devices in Culver City.
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Meeting Date: November 20, 2025
Contact/Dept: Alicia Ide/Public Works Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-5618
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments/Links: Yes [ ] No [ X ]
Public Notification: E-Mail via GovDelivery (11/13/2025): Meetings and Agendas - Mobility Subcommittee, Parking Authority; Notify Me - Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Stay Informed - Bicycle & Pedestrian / Culver CityBus / Construction, Street Maintenance and Closures; Culver city Business License List, Economic Development Newsletters
Department Approval: Yanni Demitri, Director of Public Works, City Engineer
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RECOMMENDATION
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hear a report from staff and presentations from vendors regarding City Council's approval to allow the operation of robotic delivery devices in Culver City as a pilot program. Members may discuss and provide staff with input.
BACKGROUND
Coco Delivery
On September 28, 2021, Coco Delivery (https://www.cocodelivery.com/) presented their business operations to the Mobility Subcommittee, introducing themselves and requesting permission to operate in Culver City at a future time. Coco delivers mostly food using small vehicles remotely controlled by a driver. Vehicles travel along the sidewalk generally within a 2-mile radius from a provider to the customer. The company delivers from restaurants, convenience shops, and grocery stores. Coco indicated that they began pilot operations in Santa Monica and wanted to determine the level of interest the Mobility Subcommittee had regarding expansion of their operation to Culver City. Mobility Subcommittee Members had generally positive responses, noting that new regulations would be required to ...
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