Port Moody residents and visitors aged 16 and older can now access shared electric scooters and bicycles, as the city launches a new two-year partnership with Lime to promote active and sustainable transportation.
The program includes the installation of 46 designated parking locations across most of the city, with the majority of residents having a parking spot within 500 metres — about a five- to 10-minute walk — from their home.
“E-scooter and e-bike sharing in Port Moody will make it easier for people to access active travel modes that are more affordable and better for the planet,” said Mayor Meghan Lahti. “This new program will strengthen connections between neighbourhoods and improve access and convenience for riders.”
Parking stations will be concentrated near transit stops, civic facilities, and parks to support a multi-modal transportation approach and connect residents to key destinations. Riders can use the Lime app, available on iOS and Android, to rent the electric vehicles, view parking locations in real time, and get safety guidance. Lime will also handle maintenance and relocation of its fleet.
The launch coincides with Port Moody’s upcoming Car-Free Day on Sunday, August 17, taking place on St. Johns Street. The city encourages residents to try the new service during the community celebration.
To promote safety and proper use, e-scooters and e-bikes must be parked in designated areas. The Lime app will guide users with in-app maps, AI, and geofencing technology. The app will notify riders who park improperly and may face warnings or penalties.
Speed limits will also be enforced through vehicle programming. E-scooters and e-bikes will operate at a maximum speed of 25 km/h, but will slow to 15 km/h in designated “slow-ride zones” such as Shoreline Trail, the Port Moody Recreation Complex, and several overpasses and community centres.
The initiative is part of the provincial Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project, which Port Moody joined in June 2024. Under provincial regulations, e-scooters can be used in designated bike lanes or on streets with speed limits of 50 km/h or less, and must remain in bike lanes if the road’s speed limit exceeds 50 km/h.
This will be a disaster like every other city in Europe who has tried this. And now has banned them due to injuries they cause to pedestrians.
I love it! I hope to see more options for transportation, improvements in transit and reduction on the car dependency that we have. This is a very welcome addition.