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Bird Scooters Coming To Tualatin - 07/14/22

(Tualatin, OR) – On Monday, June 13, the Tualatin City Council voted in favor of a one-year, electric-scooter pilot program with Bird Scooters. The City is teaming up with Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, to bring shared e-scooters to the city. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone application and used to replace gas-powered car trips when going to the store, meeting up with friends, exploring the community, and taking other daily trips.

“Tualatin is committed to innovating and embracing new modes of transit, and Bird is known for implementing an excellent scooter program that meets each community’s unique needs. We are thrilled to welcome Bird to Tualatin and look forward to offering community members a new, eco-friendly, and fun way to get around” said Tualatin’s Deputy Public Works Director, Nic Westendorf. 

Bird is proud to offer a number of features and benefits to riders in Tualatin. Some of which include: 

  • Community Pricing: Bird’s inclusive Community Pricing Program offers a 50% discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans, and senior citizens. Those who qualify can sign up by downloading the Bird app, creating an account, and emailing proof of eligibility to access@bird.co.
  • Free Rides for Healthcare Workers and Emergency Personnel: To recognize the individuals whose work continues to be so crucial to the health and safety of our communities, Bird offers free rides to healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Those who qualify can sign up by emailing a copy of their medical identification card, name and phone number to together@bird.co. Eligible riders receive two free 30-minute rides per day.
  • Community Mode: Bird values community input. Anyone with a Bird account can report or provide feedback on vehicle-related issues such as poorly parked or damaged vehicles in their area by tapping the yield sign on the bottom left of the in-app Bird map. When a report is submitted, someone is assigned to correct the issue.

Residents can report issues, such as incorrectly parked scooters, directly to Bird via telephone 24/7 at +1 (866) 205-2442 or by sending an email to hello@bird.co.

This City will host a launch event in the next couple weeks to celebrate the launch of Bird Scooters in Tualatin where residents can stop by to pick up a free Bird helmet, chat with City staff, and test out the new scooters. Stay tuned on social media for more details!

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Bird Scooters Coming To Tualatin - 07/14/22

(Tualatin, OR) – On Monday, June 13, the Tualatin City Council voted in favor of a one-year, electric-scooter pilot program with Bird Scooters. The City is teaming up with Bird, a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, to bring shared e-scooters to the city. The eco-friendly transportation option can be activated through Bird’s free mobile phone application and used to replace gas-powered car trips when going to the store, meeting up with friends, exploring the community, and taking other daily trips.

“Tualatin is committed to innovating and embracing new modes of transit, and Bird is known for implementing an excellent scooter program that meets each community’s unique needs. We are thrilled to welcome Bird to Tualatin and look forward to offering community members a new, eco-friendly, and fun way to get around” said Tualatin’s Deputy Public Works Director, Nic Westendorf. 

Bird is proud to offer a number of features and benefits to riders in Tualatin. Some of which include: 

  • Community Pricing: Bird’s inclusive Community Pricing Program offers a 50% discount to low-income riders, Pell grant recipients, select local nonprofit and community organizations, veterans, and senior citizens. Those who qualify can sign up by downloading the Bird app, creating an account, and emailing proof of eligibility to access@bird.co.
  • Free Rides for Healthcare Workers and Emergency Personnel: To recognize the individuals whose work continues to be so crucial to the health and safety of our communities, Bird offers free rides to healthcare workers and emergency personnel. Those who qualify can sign up by emailing a copy of their medical identification card, name and phone number to together@bird.co. Eligible riders receive two free 30-minute rides per day.
  • Community Mode: Bird values community input. Anyone with a Bird account can report or provide feedback on vehicle-related issues such as poorly parked or damaged vehicles in their area by tapping the yield sign on the bottom left of the in-app Bird map. When a report is submitted, someone is assigned to correct the issue.

Residents can report issues, such as incorrectly parked scooters, directly to Bird via telephone 24/7 at +1 (866) 205-2442 or by sending an email to hello@bird.co.

This City will host a launch event in the next couple weeks to celebrate the launch of Bird Scooters in Tualatin where residents can stop by to pick up a free Bird helmet, chat with City staff, and test out the new scooters. Stay tuned on social media for more details!

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