Montgomery County Department of Transportation has expanded the shared micro mobility pilot program to test use of dockless e-bikes and e-scooters in east and west portions of the county. A map of the service areas is posted on the MCDOT website. MCDOT selected 3 companies to deploy shared e-bikes and e-scooters at no cost to the County: Lime, Spin and Bird signed an MOU which is available on the MCDOT website. Dockless vehicles are intended to be ridden and parked within the mapped pilot areas and do not rely on fixed stations.

The e-bikes and e-scooters are available to anyone 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Riders must download the company application, or register over the phone, and provide a credit card. Dockless vehicles can be located using the company's application; the rider scans the "QR" code to start the trip.

When a trip is completed, the rider must park wherever bike parking is allowed on PUBLIC property. A bike rack or corral is best - MCDOT is working to increase the number of those available. But the bike or scooter is also permitted to be parked standing upright in public green areas next to the street. They may NOT be parked blocking sidewalks or pedestrian crossing points, doorways or other entrances, bus stops or other points of access. , E-bikes and e-scooters are not allowed to be ridden on sidewalks in the County; helmets should be worn by all riders. Free monthly training sessions are available: Please check the MCDOT website for information on upcoming sessions. New e-scooter riders are encouraged to attend to learn to ride in a safe setting. Questions, concerns or feedback about the dockless vehicles should be sent by email to [email protected] or by calling the TRiPS Commuter Store at 240.773.8747 between the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday - Friday and 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.