Micromobility in Tacoma
The City of Tacoma has selected Razor as Tacoma’s micromobility vendor through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Razor launched their shared scooter program in Tacoma in May 2021. In May 2023, Razor launched an electric bikeshare pilot program to provide more mobility options to Tacomans.
Electric Bikeshare Pilot Program
On May 31, 2023, Razor launched an electric bikeshare (e-bike) pilot program.
The bikes have an e-assist top speed of approximately 15 MPH. They have an adjustable seat height, lights, a large front basket, front and rear fenders, double kickstand, and multiple locking mechanisms.
Bikes can be parked at any public bike rack, using the bike's integrated lock.
The e-bikes will not be allowed along the Ruston Waterfront during the initial roll-out. Please check out the Razor app to see locations of no-ride zones.
You can learn more about the Razor Share program, including how to sign up to start rolling, at https://razor.com/share/.
Program Details
Where to Ride
Check out www.cityoftacoma.org/mobility for a map of bicycle facilities in Tacoma.
In the City of Tacoma, electric motorized foot scooters can be ridden:
- On sidewalks and paved trails; please yield to pedestrians.
- Within bicycle facilities, including bike lanes and cycle tracks.
- On roads with a speed limit of less than or equal to 25 MPH.
- Within parks on roads, sidewalks, paths, or trails, unless prohibited.
You may not ride on roads with a speed limit of greater than 25 MPH, unless you’re within a designated bike facility or on a sidewalk.
In the City of Tacoma, Class 1 & 2 e-bikes can be ridden:
- On sidewalks and paved trails; please yield to pedestrians.
- Within bicycle facilities, including bike lanes and cycle tracks.
- On roads, unless prohibited on a limited access highway.
- Within parks on roads, sidewalks, paths, or trails, unless prohibited.
For more details where you can ride using different active transportation options, visit the City’s Bicycles and Scooters: Rules of the Road web page.
Access Program: The City of Tacoma requires equity and access programs as part of its micromobility program. For Razor Share, these include:
- Affordability Program: Razor offers half-price rides for community members who participate in or qualify for any local, state, or federally-administered assistance program. To register, create an account via the Razor Share app and visit: https://razor.com/share/affordability-program/.
- Cash & Text to Ride Options: Razor offers options for individuals to pay for scooters using cash and for community members without smart phones to access the scooters using a “text to ride” option. To learn more, call 833-LAST-MILE or email sharesupport@razorusa.com.
- Multilingual Outreach: Rider information is available in Tacoma’s most popular languages - English, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Scooter Slow Speed Zones: Razor’s scooters have a top speed of 15 MPH. The City has worked with Razor to implement automatic slow speed zones in areas with high pedestrian activity and limited separated bicycle infrastructure – including parts of downtown and along Ruston Way. In these areas, an automatic, GPS-based speed governor limits speeds to 8 MPH. A map of these areas can be seen within the Razor Share app.
Scooter Parking: Please park your scooter upright and don't block the sidewalk. Leave at least five feet of space clear for pedestrian travel and seven feet along arterials, in mixed use centers, and downtown. Also – make sure you don’t block access to transit, ADA parking, curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons, loading zones, street or park furniture, building entryways, or driveways.
Required Parking Pilot on Ruston Way: The City of Tacoma has developed a scooter parking pilot to help scooter riders identify required parking areas along Ruston Way. Please park in these spaces to help maintain access for pedestrians and people with disabilities and to support park maintenance activities. Look for the green and white “P” in the Razor Share App. The Razor Share app will not allow you to end your trip along the Ruston Way waterfront unless you are parked within one of these designated spaces.
Required Parking Pilot at Point Defiance Park: The City and Metro Parks Tacoma are also piloting required parking spaces at Point Defiance Park. These spaces are at the Wilson Way Bridge (Point Defiance Park side), Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium main entrance, and at the Vashon ferry dock next to the Pierce Transit bus shelter. The Razor Share app will not allow you to end your trip within Point Defiance Park unless you are parked within one of these designated spaces.
Contact Information
For questions, comments, or concerns about Razor Share including:
- Improperly parked or tipped over scooters or bicycles
- Issues regarding scooter or bicycle placement/deployment or to request placement/deployment
- Requests for low-speed, no-parking, or no-ride zone on private property
Email: sharesupport@razorusa.com
Phone: 833-LAST-MILE
Chat: Razor Share also offers in-app chat
To share feedback about the City of Tacoma’s micromobility program – including rules of the road, requirements for micromobility vendors, or program implementation, email micromobility@cityoftacoma.org.