Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is surveying the public on their Shared Bike and Scooter Program, coming off a record-breaking summer. Ridership has climbed by 24% compared to last year and a significant day saw 39,868 trips in June alone. DOTI is looking towards future licensing agreements, as the ones with Lyft and Lime are set to expire in 2026.
The program has seen substantial use with over 795,823 trips in September, and it's anticipated to surpass 6 million trips in the calendar year, translating to roughly 2 million fewer car journeys on Denver's roads. A citywide survey has been launched to collect feedback from both riders and non-riders of the e-scooters, aimed at understanding usage patterns and preferences.
"Since the program launch, Denver has become the most highly utilized e-scooter program in the nation with 5.6M million trips completed so far this year, demonstrating the program’s popularity and necessity in Denverite’s mobility landscape," said Amy Ford, Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, as per the City and County of Denver.
DOTI is focused on enhancing the bike network, creating safer routes for e-bike and e-scooter riders, and establishing over 180 parking corrals to curb sidewalk clutter. There's an emphasis on responsible parking and riding etiquette, with reminders for riders to steer clear of sidewalks unless parking or starting and ending a trip. The goal is to ensure that e-scooter usage aligns with safe transport practices and respects pedestrian space.
