Where to Ride
- Bike lanes
- Sidewalks
- Parks and trails (unless noted on the Bird app map)
- Streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less
Scooters
Scooters
Overland Park residents have access to all-electric scooters and bikes as part of a pilot program. The program will be reviewed by City Council in November 2023.
Bird Rides, Inc. has provided Overland Park with 75 scooters and will provide 25 e-bikes by July. Additional scooters and e-bikes may be added in the future. Both electric vehicles are available to those 18 years and older through the Bird mobile app.
Bird scooters and e-bikes will work only in Overland Park and adjoining cities where Bird operates. Once you near the city limit, the scooter or e-bike will beep. Geo locations enable the City to restrict access to areas like public soccer complexes and golf courses, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and sections of trails.
How to Ride
Riders will accept the Bird Rental Agreement before renting a scooter or e-bike and will be asked to provide contact information, a photo of your driver’s license and a credit or debit card.
To ride:
- Download the free Bird-Ride Electric mobile app.
- Wear a helmet.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Follow the same traffic laws as bicyclists.
- Remain under a speed limit of 15 mph.
Best Practices
Riders may be ticketed for operating a scooter or bike in a manner that violates the City’s Municipal Code.
Where to Park
- Designated scooter parking zone
- Public bike racks or bike parking
- City street signs (except for stop and bus signs)
Where Not to Park
- Loading zones and handicapped-accessible parking zones
- Curb ramps, driveways and entrances to private property
- In the middle of sidewalks or intersections
- Benches or public structures
Contact Bird
If you see a scooter or e-bike blocking a public right of way, inform Bird using a contact method below.
- File report on the Bird mobile app
- Email hello@bird.co
- Call 866-205-2442