Shared e-Scooters and e-Bikes are a great way to get to make your way throughout the city. The City of Calgary has issued permits to two companies to provide access to these safe, sustainable methods of transportation. You can ride a shared e-Scooter city-wide on bicycle lanes, pathways, empty sidewalks and roadways with lower speed limits and lower traffic volumes like 13 Avenue S. You can also ride in the temporary adaptive lanes that are set up around Calgary.
E-Scooters are not permitted on busier roadways like Macleod Trail. Shared e-Bikes are permitted everywhere regular bikes can be used, and must follow the same rules that apply to bikes.
See Cycling bylaws and safety tips for details. Data from other North America cities have demonstrated a wide range of benefits of shared micromobility programs including:. Review the tips below for staying safe while operating a shared e-Scooter or e-Bike. Bylaw Fines address safety concerns and deter inconsiderate shared e-Scooter or e-Bike rider behaviour. For those with visual impairment, each shared device has a raised letter sticker with contact information of the operator.
Shared e-Bikes must also follow the same rules that apply to all bikes, as outlined in the Traffic Safety Act. Slow speed zones for e-Scooter and e-Bike riders are in areas where there is a higher concentration of sidewalk users.
These slow speed zones are located on 4 Street S. Shared e-Scooter and e-Bike riders can avoid slower speed zones on sidewalks by using the many bike lanes, cycle tracks and pathway networks to get to their destination.
