The city of West Hollywood has launched new parking requirements for dockless e-bikes and e-scooters.

Beginning on Friday, Aug. 7, riders on dockless e-bikes and e-scooters in West Hollywood are required to park the devices in designated virtual parking locations that can be identified by users within the Lime app. The changes are being implemented to encourage proper parking of e-scooters and e-bikes deployed by Lime, and to improve accessibility and support better experiences for riders, businesses, pedestrians and the community.

Dockless mobility devices, including those operated by Lime, provide convenient transportation options and support first-mile/last-mile connections to transit. Trips cannot be completed unless a device is parked in one of the approved locations.

The designated virtual parking locations have been carefully selected based on available sidewalk space to accommodate parked devices and pedestrian access. Riders must always park devices upright, out of the public right of way and in a manner that does not block sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, transit stops and building entrances.

West Hollywood and Lime are partnering on a public awareness effort encouraging safe and responsible use and parking for dockless mobility devices. Information will be shared through public service announcements on the city’s digital transit shelters and pedestrian kiosks. The city will also provide information on its website, e-mail news, social media posts and printed outreach materials.

Later this summer, the city will begin a high-visibility enforcement program focused on proper parking and safe operation of dockless mobility devices.

Lime riders may submit requests for additional parking locations by visiting engage.weho.org/dockless-mobility. Community members may also use West Hollywood’s service requests webpage to report an issue involving a dockless e-bike or e-scooter. To file a report, visit weho.org/servicerequest.