In 2018, the City of Boise adopted ordinances to allow the use of electric micromobility devices including e-bikes and e-scooters in city limits. In July of 2023, the city selected Lime to be the only shared micromobility provider in the city. Shared micromobility devices offer a safe, attractive and high-quality transportation option that can be accessed throughout Boise. Rent the nearest available e-scooter or e-bike, ride it to where you want to go, and park it responsibly for the next person to ride!
Shared Mobility in Boise
E-Scooters and E-Bikes Enforcement Request
Use this form to report Lime e-scooter or e-bike violations. Service requests will be routed to the appropriate Compliance Officer for investigation.
Additional Information
For help requests about the devices, questions around use of the mobile applications, transactional issues and operational concerns, please contact Lime by calling 1-888-546-3345 or visit the Lime Help Center website.
Resources for using Lime e-scooters and e-bikes:
- Visit the Lime Boise webpage for a map of e-bike and e-scooter locations and local program information, including membership options and rules of the road.
- Download the Lime App to get started.
- Helmets: Riders are encouraged to wear helmets when riding a scooter or bike. Lime offers free helmets at community events and on request. Email Lime to request a helmet.
- Lime Assist: In addition to e-bikes and e-scooters, Lime offers an adaptive 4-wheel scooter that can be reserved at no cost to the rider. To reserve an adaptive device and have it delivered to you, please visit the Lime Assist Program.
- Lime Access:
- Lime Access provides discounted rides for low-income residents, and
- Options for community members without credit cards or smart phones to rent devices.
- For information on how to enroll, visit the Lime Access Program webpage.
- Equity Focus Areas: For trips beginning in designated neighborhoods, riders will receive a 50% discount on their trip. These areas are noted in the map below.
Ride Safe
Individuals riding an e-scooter or e-bike should follow proper etiquette and all rules, laws and regulations.
- Before using the e-scooter or e-bike, do a pre-safety check (check the brakes, tires, and do a general device scan to make sure everything is working properly)
- Apply brakes to slow down/stop
- Be mindful of obstructions, pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists
- If traveling on the sidewalk, use caution and always yield to pedestrians
- Wear a helmet (reach out to Lime to request a free one)
- Always follow traffic laws
- Use your voice or the bell when passing
- Only one person per scooter or bike
Anyone operating a device recklessly can be charged with a misdemeanor.
Park Responsibly
Since these devices are stationless, they do not need to be parked in a dock or station. Proper parking etiquette is required and users may be fined for not complying with parking rules.
- Scoot Over: Always leave space, so all people have safe access to pedestrian pathways, intersections, ramps, building entrances and bus stops
- Park the device upright in the furnishing zone, at the edge of a sidewalk or near bike racks where available. Look for designated parking corrals with a "Park Here" decal.
- Mandatory Parking Zones: in downtown Boise and on Boise State University's Campus, Lime riders are required to end their trip at Mandatory Parking Pins identified with a blue (P) icon on the map in the Lime app.
- Preferred Parking Zones: Riders are encouraged to end their rides in "Preferred Parking" locations outside the Mandatory Parking Zones, which are identified on the map in the app with a "P". For trips ending at these locations, riders will receive a $1 discount on their next trip.
- Do not park on private property or in parking garages
- Do not block bus stops, benches, curb ramps, intersections or building entrances
- Do not obstruct ADA access, pathways for pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists
- Do not park in the street unless a designated parking corral exists
- On the Boise Greenbelt, park the device off the Greenbelt path on a concrete or hard surface
- Obey the Geofence No Ride / Slow Zones – these are shown on the map below
Parking Corrals
To further improve parking compliance, the city and Boise State have installed designated parking corrals for Lime scooters and bikes as a pilot project. In 2024, approximately 40 corrals were installed in key areas around downtown Boise, the Boise State campus, nearby neighborhoods, and major transit corridors. Corrals are marked with a green or white "Park Here" decal – shown below. Additionally, the city installed an artistic corral on Alpine at Latah, which is intended as a micromobility parking corral.
We want to hear from you! We’re seeking community input on the effectiveness of these corrals and suggestions for future locations.
Feedback can be sent to movementforeveryone@cityofboise.org
Micromobility Parking Corrals and Geofence Areas
E-Scooters
E-Scooters can be used within City of Boise limits in the following locations:
- On streets
- On sidewalks and crosswalks
- In bike lanes
- On the 25 miles of Greenbelt paths managed by the City of Boise
As with all modes of transportation, please obey traffic laws and be mindful of obstructions, pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists.
E-Bikes
According to city code, e-bikes with a motor that has a power output of no more than 750 watts and a top speed of 20 miles per hour (typically Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes) are allowed:
- On streets in the City of Boise
- On sidewalks and crosswalks in the City of Boise
- In bike lanes throughout the City of Boise
- On the 25 miles of Greenbelt paths in the City of Boise
E-bikes that can reach or exceed speeds of 28 miles per hour (Class 3) are not allowed on the Greenbelt, on sidewalks, in crosswalks or in bike lanes throughout the city under the ordinance.
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