A new U.S. pilot program is helping ensure e-scooters and e-bikes are parked where they belong—keeping sidewalks clear and accessible for everyone.
Denver South has partnered with Sparkpark and SPIN to launch this innovative pilot, designed to improve the full rider experience—from hopping on a scooter or bike to parking it at your destination.
Access is a big part of why we love e-bikes and e-scooters. They make it easy to get around town, but they work best when parked properly so sidewalks stay open and safe for all.
Sparkpark, a Norwegian technology company, developed a smart parking solution that helps riders quickly find approved parking spots for shared e-bikes and e-scooters. This ensures clearer sidewalks and easier access for pedestrians and other community members.
The SPIN e-scooter and e-bike program—offering affordable rides at just $1 for the first 30 minutes—has been serving Centennial, Greenwood Village, and the Greenwood Consolidated Metro District since 2023.
Along with Denver South, these partnerships made it possible to co-fund and launch this first-of-its-kind pilot in Denver South. Together, we’re testing the technology in a real-world setting, gathering valuable data, and creating a model that can be expanded to other communities.
Whether you’re heading from the light rail to a concert or grabbing lunch on your break, Sparkpark’s smart parking makes it easier to find, park, and ride—while helping keep sidewalks clutter-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparkpark?
Sparkpark is a parking solution for shared e-scooter and e-bike micromobility providers such as Spin, Bird, Lime, and others. Sparkpark ensures that e-scooters and e-bikes are parked in the right place.
How does Sparkpark work?
- Sparkpark works as a network of antennas.
- Each antenna is installed at a designated location to ensure proper parking of shared e-scooters and e-bikes underneath that antenna.
- Sparkpark antennas operate wirelessly. Each antenna is solar powered with a built-in battery and communicates directly with nearby shared e-scooters and e-bikes via Bluetooth.
- Data and information on parked e-scooters and e-bikes is then collected by each antenna and transmitted to a micromobility management system for use by micromobility providers, program managers, city and county staff, and others.
- Data can be used to incentivize or penalize shared e-scooter or e-bike user behavior to make sure sidewalks are kept clear of micromobility clutter.
Why use Sparkpark?
Sidewalk access is important. The advent of shared e-scooter and e-bike systems has been great for getting around cities without using a car, but too often e-scooters and e-bikes are parked in the wrong place, blocking sidewalks and prohibiting access for people who need it most. Sparkpark ensures these devices are parked properly, allowing ease of passage for pedestrians and sidewalk users of all abilities.
