E-scooter use – and ‘danger level’ – on the rise in Boise. The city is adapting

Love them or hate them, those bright green e-scooters carrying riders who zip through the city are now a vital part of Boise’s transportation ecosystem.

As Lime scooter use has risen drastically the past couple of years, the seemingly ubiquitous two-wheel modes of movement have changed the nature of roadways and pathways in Boise. Pedestrians, drivers, bicyclists and those using the motorized scooters have had to adapt to sharing city streets, sidewalks and the Greenbelt.

With more people taking more rides, including people who have their own scooters and don’t need to rent, more risk has seemed inevitable…

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