Livable Buckhead is partnering with local office buildings to host on-site e-scooter safety training sessions. Anyone interested in arranging a scooter safety event should contact Kip Dunlap, Livable Buckhead’s mobility concierge at kip@livablebuckhead.org.
E-SCOOTERS
On January 7, 2019 the City of Atlanta City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 18-O-1322 regulating the operations of Shareable Dockless Mobility Devices. The Ordinance establishes a set of Administrative Regulations that applies to SDMD Permit holders: Administrative Rules and Regulations for Permit Holders
The Department of City Planning is currently not accepting Shareable Dockless Mobility Device Permits as per Executive Order 2019-5 executed on July 24, 2019.
City of Atlanta Imposes Nighttime Scooter and E-Bike Ban: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has directed the Department of City Planning, under the direction of Commissioner Tim Keane, to implement a daily citywide No Ride Zone from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. for electric scooters and E-Bikes. No permitted device will be rentable during this time period. The nighttime ban is effective Friday, August 9, 2019.
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
Downloads
Help spread the word on how to Scoot Smart by downloading and using these flyers and Captivate screens
