Lime, the scooter company that took over SF, goes public
Susan Shaheen, the Transportation Sustainability Research Center’s co-director, discusses shared scooters.
The companies have responded with designated parking areas, geofencing, improved fleet management, and stronger enforcement, according to Susan Shaheen, a professor at UC Berkeley and codirector of the Transportation Sustainability Research Center.
Lime also recently launched a program called “Parking Wardens,” under which it sends patrols into busy areas to “encourage proper parking and safe riding behavior.” In another push to keep sidewalks clear, it’s trying a social media safety campaign with the hashtag #DontRollWhereYouStroll.
“When shared scooters first arrived, they were viewed largely as a disruptive technology. Today, they are increasingly integrated into the city’s mobility ecosystem,” said Shaheen. “They may offer an alternative to driving for local trips, particularly in neighborhoods where parking is limited and congestion is an issue.”
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