Thanks to A. for sending: “More scooter content because that seems to be all the rage these days. Bird fining users “as required by DC”
From Bird:
“Please remember to follow DC’s new rules when locking your scooter!
As required by DC, riders will be fined for not correctly locking their scooters after a trip. Please double-check the rules below to avoid a fine next time you ride! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I biked to Union Market this evening and was dismayed to find the predictions had come true: while the sidewalks were devoid of scooters (great!), the bike racks were full of them. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Noticed yesterday that -without notifying riders- Lime has created and implemented new “off-limit” maps/zones throughout DC that make it nearly impossible to navigate safely through the city.
As an example… I live near 15th and S St NW. I am currently on Grand Jury duty so I used to ride Lime scooters via protected bike lanes on 15th street, then on protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Avenue to the courthouse (at PA Ave and 3rd St NW). Yesterday when I arrived near Pennsylvania, all of a sudden my scooter just stopped! (more…)
courtesy Lime
Ed. Note: Still a bit of a learning curve…
From Lime:
“Lime is launching its industry leading Gen4 electric scooter in the District this week, making Washington DC one of the first cities in North America to have a full fleet of the new model available for use. The Gen4 scooter will provide DC riders with the safest, smoothest, and most environmentally friendly shared scooter ride available. The new Gen4 scooters will also be equipped with lock-to technology in order to comply with new regulations that will require scooters to be locked to bike racks, sign posts for parking or stop signs, or left in in-street bicycle and scooter corrals. (more…)
Thanks to Jeremy for sending the new scooter locks seen on Georgia Ave. Last week we learned that “Starting October 1, DC law will require all riders to lock scooters to a bike rack, sign post, or bike/scooter corral after use.”
And thanks to Rob for sending this sign from 14th Street:
T-4 days.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced that beginning October 1, 2021, District-permitted electric scooters will be required to lock to city infrastructure when parked throughout DC. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for passing on this note they received from Spin scooters:
“Starting October 1, DC law will require all riders to lock scooters to a bike rack, sign post, or bike/scooter corral after use. To start a ride, scan the QR code on the handlebar to release the lock.
At the end of your ride, use the Spin app to find the nearest parking location. Then, lock your scooter and take a parking verification photo when prompted. Avoid blocking sidewalks, building entrances, driveways, ADA access ramps, and parking spots.
Scooters may NOT be locked to: (more…)
photo by 4JRCook
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like there’s been really low availability of Lyft, Helbiz, Lime scooters throughout most of NW DC. Can you run see what other people are saying?”
Are others noticing a shortage?
UPDATE from LYFT: “The Twitter message was sent in error and we are currently correcting it but we are still operating scooters in Washington, DC.”
Scooters have been back in action since June. Alas one more is no more. Thanks to Z for sending word from Lyft: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I took an electric scooter from Connecticut & K to 9th & K – at 17th my scooter slowed down to a crawl – I thought it was broken so I tried to stop and park it but it was a no park zone. As soon as I hit 14th it sped up again. I’ve never experienced a scooter slowing down in certain areas – is that new?? Has anyone else experienced that??”
via google maps
From MPD:
“On 6/15/2020 at approximately 6:55 PM, an MPD K9 officer was flagged down for a carjacking that just occurred near the intersection of 11th St SE and Pennsylvania Ave SE. A witness saw the victim on a scooter stopped at a traffic light when a suspect punched the victim and pulled him off of the scooter before riding away. (more…)