City invites community participation in upcoming Shared Micromobility program update
The City of Boulder invites the community to participate in ongoing work to improve mobility access through the Shared Micromobility program. The program currently operates in partnership with Lime and BCycle to provide shared e-bikes and e-scooters citywide in support of convenient, equitable and sustainable ways to travel in Boulder. Community members can share their feedback to help inform program improvements through an online questionnaire from Oct. 29 through Nov. 16, available in English and Spanish.
The questionnaire aims to better understand where, why and how people in Boulder use, or don’t use, the shared micromobility system. The results of this questionnaire will help guide upcoming decisions aimed at updating and improving the program.
“Shared micromobility has been key to helping people travel in Boulder for over a decade,” said Transportation & Mobility Department Director Blythe Bailey. “As technology and travel needs evolve, we will continue to take care in evaluating and updating our programs and partnerships to best serve our community.”
Other factors that will inform the program update include data on usage, safety, sustainability, equity, mode shift, parking and prior community insights. These insights include that program offerings and policies need to be equitable; improperly parked devices can create travel obstacles; many users feel safer traveling on sidewalks rather than in streets or bike lanes; convenience is key; and safety is a priority for everyone — both those who use these devices and those who do not.
Micromobility helps fill gaps in the city’s transportation network, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and provides sustainable travel choices to people citywide. As more people travel on these types of small-scale devices, shared or personal, the city is also prioritizing work to educate new and returning riders about safe, courteous travel and sharing the path.
Learn more on the Shared Micromobility webpage.