Boulder Wants Your Two Cents On Its E-Bike And Scooter Program

Ever had an opinion on where a BCycle station should go, or been frustrated by an e-scooter blocking the sidewalk? Now is your chance to be heard.

The City of Boulder has launched a public questionnaire to gather feedback on its shared e-bike and e-scooter program, which it runs in partnership with Lime and BCycle. The goal is to collect resident opinions to help improve the convenience and sustainability of the city's micromobility options.

The city's shared e-scooter and e-bike program is a key part of Boulder's strategy to provide convenient and sustainable transportation options that reduce traffic and emissions.

The program, a partnership between the city, CU Boulder, and operators Lime and BCycle, aims to fill gaps in the transportation network and get more people out of their cars.

According to the city's announcement, the questionnaire was launched to "better understand where, why, and how people in Boulder use, or don't use, the shared micromobility system".

This feedback will be used to guide future improvements, from the placement of parking and stations to the overall user experience, ensuring the service helps the city meet its broader climate and transportation goals.

Just so you know what's out there, here's the lowdown on the two services you can use in Boulder.

Lime provides the green e-scooters and e-bikes you see around town, while BCycle operates the network of e-bikes at docking stations.

Before you hop on, here are the basics to know:

• The Cost: A trip on a Lime vehicle starts at $1 to unlock and then costs 35 cents per minute.
• The Rules: You must be 18 or older to ride. The city wants you in a bike lane or on the street, riding with traffic. Always yield to pedestrians and park your scooter upright and out of the way of sidewalks and ramps.
• The Zones: Be aware of designated slow-zones and no-go zones, like the Pearl Street Mall, where your scooter will automatically slow down or stop. In high-traffic areas like University Hill and downtown, you must park in a designated "Lime Grove" or the app will continue to charge you.

To share your thoughts on everything from scooter parking to BCycle station locations, you have until November 16 to fill out the city's online questionnaire.

You can find the survey on the City of Boulder's official website. Your input will directly influence future improvements, so taking a few minutes to provide feedback can help ensure Boulder’s e-mobility program works for the entire community.