Lime scooters on the sidewalk

I wanted to share an update, at least not from Chicago Like a Local but just to share some of the pics I took recently. These were taken this month perhaps not long after seeing that video you saw on this blog most recently.

Who knew that there is a bike rack in front of Harlan High School at 96th/Michigan. And anyone who is done with the scooter actually locked it to the rack. There aren't too many bicyclists up and down Michigan Avenue unlike some of the more pedestrian heavy corridors of the north side or even the Loop. So I'm thinking locking scooters on these racks in front of Harlan would be no big deal.

In front of Harlan High School

Now these other shots are basically no-nos as far as what to do when you're done with these Lime Scooters. As discussed in the Chicago Like a Local video.

Bus stop SW corner 95th/Michigan

According the Chicago Like a Local, the scooters shouldn't be left at a bus stop. I'd prefer this than for them to be left on a sidewalk somewhere. However, I can get that this might be a problem if we're talking about a heavily used bus stop and as a number of CTA bus routes stop here every day this could be a problem here.

On Michigan outside of Abbott Park

One thing Chicago Like a Local specifically states, scooters shouldn't be laid down like this. It needs to be standing up. In this case though it's not necessarily in the way of a pedestrian on a sidewalk. The next photo shows a scooter left laying on a sidewalk.

NW corner 95th/Wabash

In this case though only the handles are on the sidewalk. Regardless I find this a bit careless, though I will allow an able-bodied person could simply go around it. And still these scooters shouldn't just be left somewhere once a user is done with them.

In fact across the street in front of Abbott Park is a Divvy Bike dock. I recognize these Lime scooters aren't compatible with those docks, but that's another good place to leave a scooter once you arrive or are near your intended destination.

Anyone have any thoughts about these scooters? Do you find these scooters a problem when you're on the sidewalks?