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Long Beach Launches E-Scooter Pilot on Beach Bike Path to Promote Clean Transit Options

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — The City of Long Beach has officially launched its E-Scooter Beach Bike Path Pilot, allowing electric scooters on the Shoreline Pedestrian Bikepath (also known as the Beach Bike Path) beginning Friday, May 24, 2025. The 12-month pilot aims to evaluate the potential for permanently integrating e-scooters into the scenic waterfront route.

The initiative is part of Long Beach’s broader Climate Action Plan, which promotes sustainable transportation alternatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ease traffic congestion. By expanding access to shared e-scooters, the City hopes to offer residents and visitors of all abilities a low-cost, environmentally friendly way to travel short distances.

“This pilot is a step forward in creating a more accessible and climate-conscious Long Beach,” said city officials. “We’re looking forward to seeing how e-scooters can fit into our vibrant beachside community.”

Under updated municipal code provisions, e-scooter riders must follow specific safety and etiquette rules while on the Beach Bike Path:

  • Maintain a maximum speed of 15 mph
  • Reduce speed to 5 mph when pedestrians are present
  • Park only in designated corral locations
  • Remain on the bike path at all times

Data on scooter usage, parking behavior, and rider feedback will be collected throughout the pilot. The City will assess the findings to determine whether to continue or restrict e-scooter access to the Beach Bike Path after the pilot ends.

E-scooter operators will also issue rider surveys several months into the pilot to better understand how the devices are being used along the beach.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to report improperly parked scooters through the Go Long Beach App. Vendors are required to address parking violations within two hours of a report, relocating the scooters to appropriate parking areas.

Long Beach’s citywide shared e-scooter program, active since August 2020, currently issues 12-month permits to up to four operators. The program continues to evolve as city staff monitor its impact and recommend policy updates to the City Council.

For more information on the pilot and micromobility efforts in Long Beach, residents can email GoActiveLB@longbeach.gov or click here.