Cincinnati permits shared electric scooter operators under a Department of Transportation and Engineering pilot program with rider age, helmet recommendations, and parking corral requirements throughout downtown and Over-the-Rhine.
Cincinnati introduced shared dockless scooters via DOTE permitting after Ohio adopted statewide low-speed micromobility rules. Operators including Bird and Lime have run programs subject to fleet caps, geofenced slow zones near the Streetcar Connector, and designated parking corrals on sidewalks downtown and in Over-the-Rhine. Riders must be 16 or older under Ohio law and may not ride on most sidewalks; use of bike lanes and streets posted 35 mph or less is preferred. Helmet use is encouraged but not mandated for adults. Operators must share trip data with DOTE and respond to improperly parked-scooter complaints within set timeframes.
Improper parking can result in scooter relocation fees charged to operators or users. Sidewalk riding and reckless operation are enforceable through Cincinnati Police citations under traffic code.
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