City Of Golden Valley: Bird Scooters To Start Appearing In Golden Valley This Week

Golden Valley MN

24 May, 2021

1:33 PM

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Press release from the City of Golden Valley: May 24, 2021 At its May 4 regular meeting, the Golden Valley City Council approved a license for Bird to operate in Golden Valley and deploy shared electric scooters. The scooters are expected to begin appearing in Golden Valley the week of May 24. Electric scooters can be used on roads and in bike lanes in Golden Valley and have a maximum speed of 15 mph.  Scooters must not be parked in a way that impedes pedestrians, building entrances, driveways, or parking areas. Riders are required to be 18 years old or older to access the scooters. Riders are also encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride and required to obey all standard rules of the road. To learn about Bird's community pricing for low-income residents or free rides for healthcare workers and emergency personnel, visit the Bird website. To report improperly parked or damaged scooters, or for questions or concerns about scooters, please contact Bird Rides, Inc at 1-866-205-2442 or [email protected]. To learn more about dockless vehicle sharing in Golden Valley, visit the City website. This press release was produced by the City of Golden Valley. The views expressed here are the author's own.