North Raleigh Today

In March 2025, Raleigh's Transportation Department concluded upgrades to 13 scooter parking corrals along the Glenwood South Corridor, spanning from Peace Street to Hillsborough Street. These improvements are an extension of a pilot project initially launched in October 2021 that yielded positive results by June 2022 in enhancing parking behavior among scooter riders.

The new upgrades incorporate several pioneering features to make scooter parking stations more visible and secure for street users. These features include the introduction of Raleigh's first micromobility-specific signage to clearly identify scooter parking areas, the use of durable pavement markings made from Methyl Methacrylate (MMA), and vertical delineators at all 13 locations for increased visibility. Additionally, bike racks have been installed at six of the corrals to accommodate both bikeshare and personal bike parking.

To ensure compliance with designated parking zones, Raleigh has implemented reactive geofencing and in-app guidance for riders. Post-upgrade data shows that over 72% of scooter trips ending in the corridor have been parked within the designated corrals.

In conjunction with these upgrades, a citywide parking compliance policy came into effect in January 2025. Developed with input from operators, the policy introduces escalating penalties for infractions, starting with warnings and progressing to fines and potential account suspensions. This year, 622 warnings and four fines have been issued, with most riders adjusting their behavior following a warning.

Furthermore, Raleigh launched a scooter parking reporting tool via SeeClickFix in February 2025, enabling residents to report improperly parked scooters directly to operators. Since its introduction, 28 reports have been submitted. The tool, tested beforehand by staff and partners like the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, will be promoted further in the coming months.

In anticipation of feedback from the community and partners, Raleigh seeks input on the Glenwood South corrals to inform future designs and implementations. Though no immediate changes are planned, community feedback focusing on visibility and usability is encouraged.

Raleigh's efforts reflect its commitment to developing a transportation system that supports safe and shared street use, with Glenwood South serving as a model for future projects aimed at improving scooter parking citywide. Additional information regarding public feedback opportunities will be announced soon.