Five hundred electric scooters, e-bikes, and seated gliders will be available to unlock on Bellevue streets starting Monday, August 10, giving residents and commuters a new last-mile link to Sound Transit's 2 Line stations.
The City of Bellevue announced the partnership with Lime on Thursday, July 30.
The initial fleet breaks down to 350 scooters, 50 e-bikes, and 100 seated gliders deployed across the city. Riders unlock a device through the Lime app or by texting 415-463-3473 for those without a smartphone.
The city framed the program as expanding options for first- and last-mile trips, transit connections, and everyday errands while reducing congestion. Later this fall, Lime will offer ride discounts for trips that end near a light rail station or transit center, though the city has not named specific stations or discount amounts.
Reduced fares are already built in for lower-income riders. Eligible users of ORCA LIFT, the Regional Reduced Fare Permit, Medicaid, or other assistance programs can enroll in Lime Access for cheaper rides. Per-ride pricing for general users has not been published.
Rules of the road
A contractor was photographed marking parking corrals on Bellevue sidewalks ahead of the launch, according to the city's announcement.
Riders must park in those marked corrals or other app-approved spots, leaving at least six feet of sidewalk clearance. City parks are designated no-parking zones in the app.
Sidewalk riding is prohibited unless no safe alternative exists. Helmets are required on e-bikes and strongly encouraged on scooters. Riders must go solo and cannot operate a device while intoxicated.
The city said it will monitor conditions throughout the launch [email protected] problems: blocked sidewalks, damaged devices, or scooters on private property. Reports go directly to Lime via the app, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 888-546-3345. Broader program feedback goes to [email protected].
Regional context
Bellevue is not the first Washington city to contract with Lime. Everett signed a two-year deal with the company in 2025 after piloting e-scooters in 2019. That city approved new safety regulations in July 2026 after a rise in rider injuries, according to the Everett Herald.
Bellevue's parking-corral requirement and sidewalk-riding ban appear designed to head off similar issues.
What's next
The city and Lime will host a community launch event on Friday, August 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Amazon Meadow, 600 108th Ave. NE. The event will feature mobility resources from community partners and free helmet distribution from Lime.
