Expanding e-bike and e-scooter riding zones [Video]

E-bike and e-scooters in Edmonton will be able to range farther out from downtown soon as riding zones are expanded.

There are three companies in Edmonton that offer e-bikes and e-scooters for rent currently, Bird Canada, Lime and Neuron.

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“Shared micro mobility programs, like e-bikes and e-scooters, encourage people to walk, cycle and take public transit more often,” the city says on its website. “They bridge gaps in travel that personal vehicles, transit, or infrastructure may not cover.”

On Aug. 14, the existing riding zone perimeters will be expanded to include areas southwest to Anthony Henday Drive, north to 137 Avenue and parts of Castle Downs and east to 50 Street.

A map showing the current and expanded e-bike and e-scooter riding zones. (City of Edmonton)

The city is allowing the three vendors to add more …