How about you just move them out of the way? What do you expect the city to do? Bird can’t control every user. The city can’t move every scooter that’s in the way but if we as individuals just move them to a good spot when we see them blocking the sidewalk it won’t be an issue.

Dear Sgt. Steve, Well we have been so busy picking up trash, and limbs on sidewalks and pruning bushes that cover the sidewalks and reporting on broken sidewalks and cursing invasive plants everywhere and reporting clogged storm drains that we just don't have the extra time to move scooters used by others.

Thanks for reporting. Please contact Bird company to report issues with their users. Closing issue.

I wasn’t reporting an issue with BIRD users, but with the placement of their commercial motorized vehicles on a pedestrian right of way. It appeared obvious to me that they were placed there by BIRD or one of their contracted agents, given their alignment. They are in clear violation of at least two city ordinances, 12-1022, and 12-1024. It is well within my right to duly report these violations to the city, as commercial unlicensed motorized vehicles are impeding the pedestrian right of way, and it is the city’s duty to take ACTION against the offending commercial entity. These infractions of city ordinance are reducing the quality of life of its citizens. Completely blocking a sidewalk with three motorized scooters literally perpendicular to the right of way in front of a church and preschool pretty much speaks for itself. These are particularly sensitive locations. This is now documented with the city for further legal proceedings and discussions with the offending company.

And for the other posted comment of “just move them,” I find that disingenuous, especially if you are saying that to anyone, including perhaps people walking dogs with strollers, the elderly, handicapped, etc.. A more robust and unethical person may have just tossed them in a dumpster. Lawful citizens report it to the city. A properly functioning city manager and government takes action beyond just throwing up their hands and closing out the issue. Seriously.

Does the City of Raleigh have a contract with Bird? I heard that Bird pays them a certain amount per use. Don't tell me to contact Bird. THIS IS A CITY ISSUE!

I apologize. It was not clear that you meant they were parked there by the company nor was there a picture showing them. It’s completly different if they are distributed by the company in this manner. When I said move them obviously I didn’t mean people with disabilities I meant everyone that can. They are not heavy and roll easily. Any person who’s able and has the time to post on see click fix has the time to roll these out of the way. Again, I mean this for poorly parked scooters not ones placed by bird.

Hear! Hear! Raleigh Sentinel. I think it could be a great program if the people being paid money to place these and riders were responsible. I was appalled with the story of the visually impaired lady on Hillsborough Street who fell over these scooters and injured herself. Meredith, the City of Raleigh claims that they have no contract nor were they even contacted before these scooters were deployed around downtown. One of the people who are responsible for these being in town is David Meeker, this is why the City of Raleigh is turning a blind eye to the problems.

I suggest just snipping a few wires which would make the scooter unable to be used. BIRD will probably take more effective action if they have to do a bunch of repairs as a result of blocking sidewalks.

So now the City of Raleigh feels like they don't need to enforce the code?

The word must be out already Autumn...

No one is throwing hands up and doing nothing. It is in the works (see media coverage). Meanwhile there is no benefit to having a series of scooter items open on SeeClickFix. So we're closing out. As citizens, it would be beneficial to contact the Bird company directly, because it would help your City. But not required to do so. You can just throw up your hands and keep entering SeeClickFix issues to no avail. Thanks for the additional comments and postings. Re-closing issue at this point. Thanks!

I can’t help but laugh at the irate feelings here. This photo showing a car and a scorer parked on sidewalk sums up how absurd it is to argue about the scooters. https://goo.gl/images/Er16LX

I see nothing absurd about reporting an obstruction of right of way. If an automobile had parked on the sidewalk in front of the Church and preschool, completely blocking safe passage, I would have reported it as well. The City of Raleigh would then likely ticket, tow, and impound the vehicle. There are statutes governing these things, and for good reason.

Adam, tell that to the blind woman on the news who tripped over several and had to go to the hospital.

How do we as citizens go about knowing who is responsible for the reply City of Raleigh 6 gave - it seems curt to me, and not citizen-friendly.

I am closing this one, as I was the one who first reported it. I was by this location today, and there were three scooters parked, but they were NOT blocking the sidewalk. I also observed several groupings parked along Oberlin that were not blocking the right-of-way as I had previously seen days earlier (but not reported as they weren’t blocking my free passage at the time). I only saw one BIRD today blocking a sidewalk, and it was directly in front of the Harris Teeter parking lot. It was not blocking my passage, however, and looks to me to have been left there by a rider. I look forward to the city’s efforts to come to agreement with BIRD to help ensure the safety and quality of life of Raleigh’s residents and visitors, but more specifically, that of myself and my family. Thank you to everyone. Be safe and courteous.