Are you curious about electric kick scooters (e-scooters) and how they are integrating into Richmond as a micromobility option for transportation? Have questions or feedback on e-scooters in general? If so, you are invited to visit the City’s LetsTalkRichmond.ca engagement platform to learn more and share your thoughts. 

The engagement runs from Monday, June 12 to Sunday, July 23. Feedback will be used to inform future considerations regarding e-scooters, as well as on-street and off-street improvements to encourage safe and comfortable active transportation mobility options for all.

The City is currently half way through its participation in the Province of B.C.’s three-year Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Program. Since July 27, 2021, e-scooters have been permitted to operate in Richmond on some municipal streets and paved pathways, shared with pedestrians. The specific rules and regulations are defined within the City’s Traffic Bylaw No. 5870 and Public Parks and School Grounds Regulation Bylaw No. 8771.
In May 2022, the City awarded Lime Technology a contract to launch its app-based program, bringing both shared e-scooter and e-bike service to Richmond.

Through Lime Technologies and HUB Cycling, various training and beginner operator support has been offered to the public. As well, Richmond RCMP and Richmond Community Bylaw staff have undertaken education campaigns to promote the safe operation by riders of e scooters in Richmond.

To learn more, and share your input, visit Let's Talk Richmond by Sunday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m.