Park a scooter

It's important to know the scooter parking rules.

Where to park a scooter

A scooter locked to a pole.

 

Acceptable places to park and lock scooters

  • yesAny public bike rack
  • yesPublic bike parking
    • yesPublic bike racks
    • yesParking meter hitches
  • yesMost city street signs (except stop signs and bus stop signs)

Unacceptable ways to park and lock scooters

Do not park and lock scooters to any of these places:

  • noTrees
  • noHandrails
  • noStreetlights
  • noBus stop signs
  • noStop signs
  • noAnything that blocks the sidewalk or an intersection

City ordinance and rental company rules regulate scooter parking.

More places not to park

Do not park at

  • noPedestrian ramps
  • noBuilding/property entrances
  • noDriveways
  • noLoading zones
  • noCrosswalks
  • noParklets
  • noStreet/sidewalk cafes
  • noTraffic signal or street light poles
  • noFire hydrants
  • noStreet furnishings (benches, trees or other right of way plantings, etc.)
  • noUnderground utility, sewer, or water facilities
  • noSidewalk clear zones

Safety and disabled access features

  • noDisability parking and transfer zones
  • noCurb ramps
  • noWheelchair ramps
  • noRamp landings
  • noHandrails
  • noAreas of refuge
  • noDetectable warning surfaces

Transit stops and facilities

  • noStations
  • noShelters
  • noPassenger waiting areas
  • noBus layover and staging zones

Parking near transit

Metro transit blue line speeding past

Do

  • yesKeep light rail platform boarding areas clear of scooters
  • yesPark your scooter away from bus boarding areas
  • yesPark your scooter away from corners near neighborhood bus stops

Do not 

  • noBlock transit boarding areas when parking your scooter
  • noLock a scooter to a bus stop sign or any transit station elements

Avoid the Clear Zone

Sidewalk clear zones

  • A sidewalk clear zone is an accessible main pedestrian path that runs alongside the street.
  • The clear zone means there must be at least 4 feet of clear sidewalk space for everyone.
  • The clear zone ensures that pedestrians have a safe, obstruction-free path.

Scooter clear zone

Do not ride or park scooters in the clear zone. This helps keep those walking and rolling safe.

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