Last mile connectivity options are a positive and essential part to making public transit viable for most people. If you’re unsure, last mile connectivity is the short distance someone may need to take a car, bike or walk to reach a transit station. Or even from the station to their destination. For those who are farther than walking distance to a station, they must depend on a different mode to get them there.
These options range from a shuttle bus to electronic scooters to dockless bike shares; but, any device that connects a person to a station is valuable and beneficial. Side note – half of all car trips are less than three miles long. Not only do last mile connectivity options help our dreadful traffic, they also improve quality of life with less air pollution and more time outside.
E-SCOOTERS
Limited Income Programs
Many dockless e-scooter companies offer discounted rates for eligible users with limited incomes.
These programs usually require verification of local, state, or federal program for which low income status is required (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, EBT, etc.).
Scooter Rules and Regulations
There is currently a Nighttime Riding Restriction for rented scooters/e-bikes. No devices may be rented from 12:00 a.m.- 4:00 a.m. Personal bikes, personal scooters, personal e-bikes, or any other personally owned device are NOT affected.
How do YOU #ScootSmart?
Riding Rule of Thumb – Ride Right, Ride Safe
- Do NOT ride on the sidewalk
- Do ride where bikes are allowed:
- bike lanes,
- on shared use paths including on the BeltLine and in City Parks
- on the street – in the rightmost lane
- Do follow traffic laws
- Do pay attention to where you’re riding
- Do wear a helmet
- Do ride one person per device
- Do NOT use a cell phone while riding
Parking Rule of Thumb– Leave 5 feet & Keep it Neat
- Do leave 5 feet clear for walking
- Do NOT park on narrow sidewalks – keep riding until you find a good place to park
- Do park at bike racks
- Do park along the curb
- Do park devices upright
- Do NOT block crosswalks, doorways, driveways, or anything else!
- Do NOT park at a Relay Bikeshare Station
- Do NOT park on vegetation or landscaping
