The following summarizes parking guidelines for Mobility Devices including Powered Scooters that are part of the Powered Scooter Share Permit Program, Stationless Shared Bicycles, and devices permitted under a Proof of Concept Authorization. The complete Mobility Device Parking Requirements and General Path of Travel Guidelines can be found in Appendix 1 of the Scooter Share Permits for Fiscal Years 2025-26.
- Do not block the accessible path of travel.
- Only park on the area of the sidewalk closest to the curb or in specially designated areas, such as bike racks in line with and between fixed objects (trees, trash cans, bike racks, newspaper racks, etc.).
- When parked, devices should not obstruct any pedestrian space.
- Ensure the device does not protrude into the area where pedestrians walk or roll.
- Do not park near corners, on or in front of curb ramps, crosswalks, or anywhere two pedestrian paths of travel intersect.
- Do not park devices against building facades.
- Lock the device to a rack when available. If no racks are available, sign and meter poles may be used.
- If no poles are available, the device may be parked in the furniture zone.
- Ensure the device is parked upright.
- Using Lock-to prevents the device from being knocked over or moved into the accessible path of travel.
- When locking to a rack, the device must be within the footprint of the rack. See below for example.
- Be sure to leave room for other users.
- With the exception of corrals, do not park the device in the street or partially hanging into the street.
- Do not block access to other amenities.
- Do not park Mobility Devices in front of, on top of, or attached to sidewalk amenities and landscaping, such as seating areas, kiosks, ATMs, mailboxes, news racks, trash receptacles, benches or parklets.
- Do not park in front of doors, driveways, ramps, stairs, handrails, blocking access to vehicle or bike lanes, near door entry systems, or other access points.
- Do not lock devices to trees or on planted areas or features, such as tree wells or planting strips.
- Devices must not obstruct access to bus stops or areas where riders wait or get on/off the bus; loading zones marked by a yellow or white curb; or blue accessible parking spaces.
- Do not obstruct access to fire hydrants or other fire hose access points, emergency exits, or utility boxes.
- Do not park Mobility Devices in front of a permitted Shared Space
- Do not park on narrow sidewalks.
- Do not park on narrow sidewalks that are less than 9 feet wide (approximately three paces).