Detroit licenses shared e-scooter and bikeshare operators through DDOT and the Department of Public Works. MoGo bikeshare operates 75+ stations citywide, while e-scooter permits set fleet caps, geofenced no-ride zones, and equity-distribution requirements.
Detroit's shared-mobility ordinance requires operators (Lime, Bird, Spin in past years) to obtain annual permits, pay per-vehicle fees, and meet equity targets including discount programs for low-income riders. Geofenced no-ride zones include the QLINE corridor on Woodward, parts of Belle Isle, and select downtown plazas. Helmets are recommended; riders under 18 must wear them. E-scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks downtown. MoGo, the city's nonprofit bikeshare, operates 75+ stations and offers Access Pass at $5/year for SNAP/EBT cardholders. Parking must use designated corrals or near bike racks; sidewalk-blocking scooters can be impounded.
Improperly parked scooters can be impounded with $50 retrieval fees on operators. Riding on prohibited sidewalks results in $25–$100 fines per incident. Operators face permit suspension for repeated violations.
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