Dockless Scooters & Bikes in Outpost Estates: What to Do When They Block Our Streets & Sidewalks
A picture of a Lime Scooter Bike that is blocking part of Chelan Drive, one of the streets in Outpost Estates.
Outpost Estates has seen an increase in dockless scooters and bikes—especially Lime—being left on streets, sidewalks, and driveways throughout the neighborhood. On our narrow, winding hillside roads, this creates real safety concerns for drivers, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles.
Scooters and bikes are often:
🚧 Left in travel lanes
🚪 Blocking driveways
🚶 Blocking sidewalks
⚠️ Abandoned on narrow streets with limited visibility
While scooters and bikes can be a good alternative to driving, they must be parked responsibly and not interfere with others’ ability to safely use the public right-of-way.
👉 Step-by-step instructions for submitting a MyLA311 service request ticket are available here:
https://www.outpostestates.com/news/myla311
✅ The Good News: MyLA311 Works
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) confirmed that the fastest way to fix a blocked scooter or bike is through the MyLA311 system. Once a 311 request is submitted, scooter companies have 2 hours to fix the issue. Violations are tracked, companies are fined, and repeat problems can lead to service suspension.
📲 How to Report a Blocked Scooter or Bike
Go to MyLA311 (website or app)
Select:
All Service Requests → Public Right of Way Complaints → Dockless Mobility EnforcementChoose the appropriate violation and submit
🏙️ City Rules Already Require This
Under LA’s On-Demand Mobility Rules, scooter companies must ensure devices:
Are parked upright
🚫 Do not block sidewalks, streets, or driveways
Are removed promptly when reported
Click this link to access the City of Los Angeles “On-Demand Mobility Rules and Guidelines” for reference. Pages 15-17 has more detailed information on parking violations and the myLA311 integration and response.
🙏 How Neighbors Can Help
Scooters and bikes don’t have to be a nuisance—but reporting them when they block streets or sidewalks helps keep Outpost Estates safe for everyone. If you see a scooter or bike creating a hazard:
🛑 Please submit a MyLA311 request
⏱️ It takes about a minute and directly triggers enforcement
Thank you for helping keep our neighborhood clear, accessible, and safe.
