What To Know About E-Bike & E-Scooters In Grand Junction

It seems safe to say Grand Junction made the most out of the micromobility pilot program, with e-bikes and e-scooters changing the way locals get around town. Some feel the program has shown a cleaner, quicker, and more fun way to get around.

From CMU students to tourists checking out the Riverfront Trail, electric rides are helping more people enjoy the Grand Valley.

How Mobility Got a Boost in Grand Junction

Colorado Cities See A Surge In E-bike And Scooter Travel — Adonis page

The city launched an 18-month shared micromobility program with operators Bird and Lime in May 2023. Since then, hundreds of e-scooters have made short trips easier, saving residents from needing to drive a car.

In March 2025, Grand Junction officially transitioned to an enduring permitting program designed to maintain micromobility as an option on the Western Slope. So when you see an e-scooter or an e-bike by the Riverfront Trail or downtown, you are looking at the future of getting around the valley.

Where To Rent E-bikes and Scooters in Grand Junction

If you are ready to get out and ride, here are a few places to check for rentals.

Colorado E Bikes — 2751 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Rentals via click-booking.
Gears & Grinds (Electric Bike Rentals) — 126 N 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone: 970-433-4390.
Grassroots Cycles — 401 Colorado Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone: 970-243-2453. Some models rent for $75 per day.
Shared scooter via Lime/Bird — Use the Lime or Bird app to unlock scooters or bikes in the city’s permitted zone. E-scooter rates here.

Do This, Not That: Micromobility Edition

Colorado Cities See A Surge In E-bike & Scooter Travel — Canva Pro

KKCO reports the first year of the scooter pilot (launched in 2023) saw over 100,000 rides in 365 days, or around 275 rides per day. Most e-scooters cost $1 to start and around .40 cents per mile. A Colorado state summary shows a total of 185,200 trips, which we presume is the life of the 18-month pilot program. Click here to study the summary.

Do this (for both e-bikes and e-scooters):
Ride within the permitted area.
Wear a helmet.
Park in the permitted corral or designated area.
Check the app to end your ride before leaving the scooter.

Do not do that (for both e-bikes and e-scooters):
Do not leave a scooter blocking a sidewalk or crosswalk.
Do not ride outside the permitted area.
Do not assume unlimited speed.
Do not end the rental without verifying the “end ride” in the app.

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