Published on September 29, 2021
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) invites the public to attend a ScooterLNK Safety Education Event Wednesday, October 6, on North 17th Street between “R” and “S” streets near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln downtown campus. The free event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. and will outline safety and operation rules for electric scooters. Free rides and helmets will be offered to participants at the event.
Since the ScooterLNK pilot program began in September 2020, there have been more than 82,000 e-scooter trips.
Operation guidelines include:
E-scooters can be parked in the following areas:
E-scooters will be disinfected and sanitized after each use at this event. LTU encourages guests to wear masks at this event and to maintain a six-foot distance between each other. This event will also include electric bikes from the BikeLNK program.
For more information on the ScooterLNK program, vendor apps, and a list of safety and operating guidelines, visit lincoln.ne.gov/scooter or contact LTU Traffic Engineering Transportation Planner, Roberto Partida at 402-440-7239 or at rpartida@lincoln.ne.gov.
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