Shared e-Bike and e-Scooter program at UBC Okanagan
Getting to, from and around UBC’s Okanagan campus just got a little easier! UBC Okanagan is participating in the City of Kelowna’s shared micromobility program, enabling LIME to operate their program of shared e-bikes and e-scooters on campus through to 2026.
Remember
- Practice safe riding behaviours
- Wear a helmet
- Stay on designated roads and pathways
- Be aware of pedestrians
- Park in designated parking areas to keep the campus neat and pedestrian-friendly
- End your trip away from building doors
- Do no park on accessibility ramps or sidewalks
- Keep LIME e-devices out of personal use bike racks
- Try to keep e-devices from accumulating in areas
Discounts
Discounts are available to the UBCO community who register using their UBC.CA and STUDENT.UBC.CA emails via the LIME app. Learn More
Visit the LIME website for more information and instructions on how to download the app and start riding!
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 28 – UBCO + LIME: A Micromobility Event
Join the Sustainability Office and campus community and learn about LIME’s e-devices, their discount programs, rider safety and get a free helmet.
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Infront of University Centre (UNC)
Rider Resources
GoByBike Safety Tips
ICBC Road Safety – Cycling Safety
LIME Resources:
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- Discount for UBC Okanagan faculty, staff and students to try LIME devices now available. Learn More!
- LIME Access – LIME’S support program for people with low incomes and users without smartphones, mobile location services, or credit cards.
- LIME Safe – Information on how to use LIME e-bikes safely.
- Need a helmet? – LIME offers discounted Bern helmets. Their bikes are also equipped with helmets for riders to use during their trip.
- Learn about LIME’s Sustainability mission to ride green and provide sustainable transportation.
Contact LIME directly if you are having technical or mechanical issues with a LIME e-bike or if you see an improperly parked bike (e.g. obstructing a door, walkway or parking stall):
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- Via help-kelowna@li.me
- submitting a ticket at https://help.li.me/hc/en-us/requests/new
- reporting through your phone’s Lime app
CONTACT UBCO’s SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE if you have any questions or concerns about the program.
UBC Okanagan Cycling Resources
- End-of-Trip Facilities at UBC Okanagan’s campus
- MAP for cycling to and from UBC Okanagan campus