Salt Lake City permits a limited number of shared electric-scooter operators downtown under franchise agreements requiring geofenced no-park zones, rebalancing, low-income access, and 15-mph speed caps in pedestrian zones like Main Street.
Shared dockless scooter and bike companies operate in Salt Lake City through permits issued by SLC Transportation. Permits cap fleet sizes, require geofenced slow zones in pedestrian-heavy districts including the Main Street and City Creek areas, and mandate proper parking in painted corrals or out of the pedestrian travel way. Operators must offer reduced-fare access for low-income users and provide nightly rebalancing data. Riders must follow Utah traffic laws and SLC Code Title 12 for sidewalk-riding restrictions in business districts. Sidewalk riding is generally banned downtown.
Improper parking, sidewalk riding in restricted zones, or operating without a permit can result in scooter impoundment, rider citations, and franchise penalties for the operator under the city permit terms.
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