Micromobility in Grand Junction

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About Shared Micromobility in Grand Junction

Over the course of March 2025, the Shared Micromobility Pilot will be sunset in favor of an enduring permitting program, as supported unanimously by City Council during the February 19, 2025 public hearing. This evolution is informed by almost two years of pilot study, during which staff met regularly with Shared Micromobility operators, other stakeholders, and the general public.

The most significant change being pursued is an expansion and consolidation of the Mandatory Parking Zones (MPZs) which covered the downtown business district, Riverfront corridor, Lincoln Park, Colorado Mesa University, and Sherwood Park throughout the pilot. This is expected to deliver three main benefits for the riders and non-riders alike:

  • Reduced blocking of sidewalks or driveways. As riders will be required to end their trips in a designated corral, there will no longer be "free-floating" parking in the areas covered by the Mandatory Parking Zone. Scooters parked on sidewalks in the residential areas adjacent to downtown comprised the most frequent type of complaint received during the pilot.
  • Reduced visual clutter. Many residents expressed distaste of the visual clutter resulting from scooters being distributed broadly in the community. Similar to the benefit above, consolidating the parking into designated corrals is expected to lessen the impact of any negative visual perception to the community.
  • Improved reliability and intuitive operation. Rider operations will be simplified by allowing more trips to be completed entirely within the MPZ, allowing riders to more reliably know where equipment can be found and no longer expecting riders to come and go between different zones.

To support the expanded MPZs, additional parking corrals will be established through the expansion areas. Signs are being posted in February to designate where corrals are proposed, and any concerns or feedback can be expressed through the Parking Concerns survey.


Have a concern or issue with a scooter?

Please contact the operator via its app or the contact information here:

Vendor ContactBirdLime
Phone:1-866-205-24421-888-LIME-345
Email:hello@bird.cosupport@li.me
Website:www.bird.cowww.li.me

About Shared Micromobility in Grand Junction

Over the course of March 2025, the Shared Micromobility Pilot will be sunset in favor of an enduring permitting program, as supported unanimously by City Council during the February 19, 2025 public hearing. This evolution is informed by almost two years of pilot study, during which staff met regularly with Shared Micromobility operators, other stakeholders, and the general public.

The most significant change being pursued is an expansion and consolidation of the Mandatory Parking Zones (MPZs) which covered the downtown business district, Riverfront corridor, Lincoln Park, Colorado Mesa University, and Sherwood Park throughout the pilot. This is expected to deliver three main benefits for the riders and non-riders alike:

  • Reduced blocking of sidewalks or driveways. As riders will be required to end their trips in a designated corral, there will no longer be "free-floating" parking in the areas covered by the Mandatory Parking Zone. Scooters parked on sidewalks in the residential areas adjacent to downtown comprised the most frequent type of complaint received during the pilot.
  • Reduced visual clutter. Many residents expressed distaste of the visual clutter resulting from scooters being distributed broadly in the community. Similar to the benefit above, consolidating the parking into designated corrals is expected to lessen the impact of any negative visual perception to the community.
  • Improved reliability and intuitive operation. Rider operations will be simplified by allowing more trips to be completed entirely within the MPZ, allowing riders to more reliably know where equipment can be found and no longer expecting riders to come and go between different zones.

To support the expanded MPZs, additional parking corrals will be established through the expansion areas. Signs are being posted in February to designate where corrals are proposed, and any concerns or feedback can be expressed through the Parking Concerns survey.


Have a concern or issue with a scooter?

Please contact the operator via its app or the contact information here:

Vendor ContactBirdLime
Phone:1-866-205-24421-888-LIME-345
Email:hello@bird.cosupport@li.me
Website:www.bird.cowww.li.me

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  • Share Please end the scooter program on Facebook Share Please end the scooter program on Twitter Share Please end the scooter program on Linkedin Email Please end the scooter program link

    Please end the scooter program

    by grahamprkr, about 1 year ago
    Hello,

    Everyday as I drive through my neighborhood and around the city, I see scooter litter everywhere. The Lime scooters are dumped in parks, in our neighborhood, on sidewalks and in many other places where they sit for weeks before someone comes and picks them up or uses them. I know it's purely anecdotal, but very rarely do I see anyone actually use these scooters. This micromobilty program is not providing any service to the community, as everyone has a car or other public transport, and then the scooters simply make our town look even trashier. Please end this program.

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    Storage of scooters

    by Timhib, over 1 year ago
    I do not enjoy the amount of scooters that get placed on the sidewalks in the town. This town already struggles with making things handicapped accessible and now we park them on the sidewalk? Or should they be parked on the street?
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    What a mess!

    by Schaffer970, over 1 year ago
    This has become an eyesore throughout the community. Scooters are being left everywhere. I am hard pressed to believe that there is much of a need for these scooters other than joy riding.


    Recently visited several European cities. Guide's uniformly complain and apologize for the mess scooters have created. It is clear that little investigation was done before letting this mess in Grand Junction.

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    Require parking corrals

    by krnephew, almost 2 years ago

    This photo is typical of what those of us living downtown are experiencing outside of the area that "requires" scooters to be parked in a parking corral. In my opinion, if the scooters are to continue, all areas should require parking in corrals.

    By only taking usage into account when commenting on the success of the program for news article, it seems like the mayor is invested in keeping the program around.



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    Who thought this was a good idea?

    by JG, almost 2 years ago

    Whoever in the city council who thought scooter rental was a good idea, needs to get out of town more. If they had traveled to any major city within the last 5 or so years they would have seen what a mess these scooters really are. They litter the streets and sidewalks in every city have been to. It really makes the cities look trashy.

    On my short drive to work every morning I can usually count 4 to 5 scooters sitting on sidewalks or thrown into yards of residents or commercial properties. As my family and I walked down... Continue reading

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    Terrible

    by Amybald1, almost 2 years ago
    There needs to be some accountability where the folks who choose to ride these understand and abide by the same rules that cars abide by. I have had 2 close run ins in 2 days with people (in this case 2 males) riding after dark and have run lights right in front of me. I nearly hit one of them and when he passed me I informed him he ran a red light, to which he yelled "I don't give a !@#$"... yet it would be MY fault if I hit him? They were buzzing EVERYWHERE downtown this weekend with... Continue reading
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    This is a solution looking for a problem

    by lwilson, almost 2 years ago
    What a mess. Poorly thought out and poorly managed project. As Henry Brown is well aware, not everyone thinks this is great. Two scooters lying in the middle of 26 1/2 Road near H Road. Just dumped there. I called him and he refused to call the company responsible for picking them up. He told me that I, as a citizen who had NO involvement in riding or dumping scooters on the road far outside downtown, was expected to stop my car, get out of my car, scan some QR code on the abandoned scooters, call the phone number listed... Continue reading
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    Bad Idea in Grand Junction

    by DA, almost 2 years ago

    The e-scooter program is a disaster in progress and should be banished.

    Last night while attempting to enjoy a lovely dinner on the Bistro 317 sidewalk seating, two moronic “adult” scooter riders decided to ignore the large orange sign on the corner of 3rd and Main (no scooters on the sidewalk) and drove down the sidewalk amongst diners and pedestrians. No less than an hour later, near the Avalon, one of 3 “scootering” teens did the same thing. Apparently they felt like the rules did not apply to them. Today on Colorado Ave there were 3 teens riding up and... Continue reading

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    Charm Stained

    by Brant, almost 2 years ago

    Downtown Grand Junction has been listed as one of the most charming downtowns in the nation in recent times, which is really special! Leaving scooters scattered about in front of various business entrances, city attractions and in the middle of sidewalks will not contribute to that refreshing ambience, rather it will detract from it. Don’t we want to be known for the beautiful place we are? This idea doesn't seem to aid in furthering that reality nor does it seem to line up with the pattern of decisions carefully made through the years to help make this the wonderful place... Continue reading

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    Safety Concerns

    by Sarah, almost 2 years ago

    As someone who honestly really enjoys these in areas like beach towns with long board walks, I have some concerns for the usage of these in this area. I'm fine with them down by Riverside where all the long paths are. (Even though there is concerns for these getting thrown in the river like other towns) I saw some placed at Copeka coffee. This area is not really a great place to ride a scooter with lots of cross streets, old side walks, traffic, etc it seems like a weird area to put scooters. My concern is with the growth... Continue reading

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