Dockless Mobility

The City of Alexandria launched a permanent program to allow private companies to operate shared mobility devices (such as dockless bicycles and scooters available for rent) in the City under an annual permit.
Page updated on July 15, 2022 at 11:58 AM

What's New

In November 2021, the City Council approved a permanent Dockless Mobility program. Pursuant to City Code, the City has established an overall cap for the number of dockless mobility devices in the City of 1,200 scooters and 800 e-bikes.  This cap on devices can be modified in the future as needed.  The following companies have been approved for permits to operate in Alexandria through March 31, 2023:

  1. Lime - 250 Scooters, 50 E-bikes
  2. Bird - 500 Scooters, 50 E-bikes
  3. Link/Superpedestrian - 450 Scooters
  4. Helbiz - 100 E-bikes

 

Ad Hoc Scooter Task Force

In July 2021, staff shared a written update to City Council on the status of the Phase II Pilot Program, including input from the community collected through focus groups, the Ad Hoc Scooter Task Force, and meetings with key stakeholder boards, commissions, etc. The written update to Council can be found here. More information about the Task Force can be found here .

Cover of the Alexandria Dockless Mobility Evaluation (includes photos of people riding scooters)

Phase II Pilot Program

During the 2019 Phase I Dockless Pilot Program, the City worked through challenges and made some adjustments to better manage the program. From January to December 2019, there were around 286,000 scooter trips made in Alexandria. However, issues such as improper parking, unsafe riding, and