Micromobility operator Bird has partnered with Spoke Safety, a Denver-based pioneer in connected mobility technology, to pilot a system that helps riders, drivers and cities see each other on the road in real time.

Launching in Denver this month, the partnership will integrate Spoke’s VRU2X (vulnerable road user-to-everything) technology into a portion of Bird’s fleet. The system enables two-way communication between vehicles, cyclists, scooters and city infrastructure, helping everyone on the road anticipate and respond to one another for safer, more connected streets. This collaboration is seen as representing a step towards building smarter, safer and more sustainable mobility networks across US cities.

“Our mission has always been to make urban mobility safer, cleaner and more accessible,” said John Lankford, senior director at Bird. “Integrating Spoke Safety’s technology into our fleet is a natural next step towards smarter micromobility, helping riders feel safer while supporting cities in managing traffic and reducing emissions.”

Jarrett Wendt, CEO of Spoke Safety, added: “Safety is at the heart of everything we do. By partnering with Bird, we’re extending and accelerating deployment of connected technology to micromobility. Together we can make city streets safer for everyone who shares them.”

Bird and Spoke will host a live demonstration in Denver this week, showcasing the VRU2X system in action on Bird’s shared fleet. The event will give city officials, media and partners a first-hand look at how Bird vehicles can communicate with connected vehicles, illustrating how this technology helps prevent collisions and improve real-time road awareness.

Bird will begin by equipping a portion of its Denver fleet with Spoke’s technology, with plans to explore expansion based on pilot results. The partnership builds on Bird’s ongoing investments in safety innovation, including Rider Score, AI Parking Review and Sidewalk Detection.

Operating in more than 200 cities globally, with a growing global network of shared e-scooters and e-bikes, Bird (www.bird.co) aims to make sustainable transportation more accessible.

Spoke Safety (spokesafety.com) develops and deploys VRU2X technologies that enhance safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Through global partnerships and applications, Spoke Safety works to reduce collisions and build safer, more connected transportation networks.