City of Cranbrook issues riding rules as e-scooters begin roll-out

Riders are now being urged to stay safe as up to 100 e-scooters roll down Key City for the second year starting in April. 

Bird Canada has launched e-scooters across community hotspots like Downtown Cranbrook and Rotary Park, and the City of Cranbrook has issued a set of rules to follow when using them, such as: 

• No sidewalks. Travel in bike lanes or roads only. 
• Wear a helmet. 
• No double-riders– only one person per scooter. 
• Watch for pedestrians and cars. 
• Obey all local safety and traffic laws. 

Users must also use a bike lane or stay as far to the right as possible. Riders can only use a bike lane if the road speed limit is above 50 km/h.

More information is available on the City of Cranbrook’s website. 

E-scooters are set to be available until November 2025, weather permitting.