PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Bird scooters are landing in Plano this week, following City Council approval of bike and scooter sharing.
The city and Bird are partnering to bring an alternative transportation option to residents.
“This will help reduce carbon emissions and reduce the number of cars on our streets,” City spokesman, Steve Stoler said.
Riders will pay per minute to use a Bird Rides scooter and can find them using a mobile phone application. The electric scooters can travel at a maximum speed of 15 mph and can be used on streets with speed limits 35 mph or below. Scooters must not be parked within a pedestrian pathway or blocking a driveway. Riders must be at least 18 years old and are required to obey all traffic laws and Rules of the Road. Riders are encouraged to wear a helmet on every ride.
According to the City of Plano, the scooters will not be permitted on sidewalks, in the city’s downtown, or at Haggard Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.
Listen to Clayton Neville’s story below:
Copyright 2021. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved.