Published On: September 10th, 2019Categories: Uncategorized

Community members have the chance to try out e-scooters at five public demonstration events taking place Tuesday, Sept. 10 through Thursday, Sept. 19, hosted by the City of Boulder, the University of Colorado Boulder and the Boulder Chamber.

E-scooter companies Lyft, Bird, Lime, VeoRide and Spin will each have e-scooters available to try out in designated areas. Community members can also fill out a survey at the events about their thoughts on e-scooters.

The events will be held:

  • Sept. 10 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the CU Boulder Bike Fest, held at Farrand Field.
  • Sept. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. next to the Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St.).
  • Sept. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. next to the Dushanbe Teahouse (1770 13th St.).
  • Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flatirons Business Park (corner of Flatiron Parkway and Central Avenue).
  • Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Center for Community (2249 Willard Loop Drive).

An online e-scooter survey is also available at Be Heard Boulder for individuals who cannot attend the events but would like to provide input.

The e-scooter companies are providing the demo services at no cost to the host agencies. City, CU Boulder and Boulder Chamber representatives comprise a Transportation Committee that meets regularly to coordinate transportation issues, including those related to micromobility.

In May 2019, City Council approved a moratorium on issuing business licenses to e-scooter companies seeking to operate in Boulder, effective until February 2020. The city is using this time to explore whether e-scooters could help the city achieve its mobility goals listed in the 2019 Transportation Master Plan.

Learn more about e-scooters in Boulder on the city website.

Published: Sept. 9, 2019

Media Contacts:

Samantha Glavin, Public Works Communications, 720-564-2362
Meghan Wilson, Public Works Communications, 303-441-4073


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