Comment:
This brief provides information from a study focusing on midsized cities' experience with e-scooters. Through interviewing staff in nine mid-sized cities, researchers documented safety concerns, regulations, infrastructure design, and other observations relating to the operation and maintenance of e-scooter programs.

Last Updated (Year): 2019

Year Produced: 2019

Abstract:

Info brief documents practices related to micromobility, specifically e-scooters, in nine midsized US cities. The scan packaged feedback from city staff about challenges and opportunities that emerged with e-scooter adoption including permitting and regulatory issues, potential safety concerns, and infrastructure design observations. It documents anecdotal evidence and noteworthy practices and identifies issues for future discussion.

For:Biking

The E's:Evaluation, Enforcement

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Surfaces
• Safety
• Repaving
• Policy
• Planning
• Micromobility
• Maintenance
• Health
• Facility Design
• Equity
• Design
• Data
• Bicycle Planning
• Assessment
• Analysis
• Accessibility

Facility Type:Sidewalks, Protected Bike Lane, Bike Lanes

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

E-Scooter Management in Midsized Cities in the United States