Comment:
This brief provides an overview of powered forms of micromobility devices, including electric standing or sitting scooters, electric bicycles, and electric boards, as well as other related transportation modes that do not technically meet the definition of micromobility, including mobility scooters, golf carts, mopeds, and motorcycles. Additional resources are also available in the document, such as documents providing guidance on legal regulations that pertain to these micromobility devices.

Last Updated (Year): 2019

Year Produced: 2019

Abstract:

With a surge of new personal transportation devices coming to market, some integrated into shared ride systems (such as bikeshare programs), there is a need to establish a common vocabulary for these options, and provide basic information about how these devices are classified and regulated. This info brief provides an overview of powered forms of micromobility and compares features of micromobility with a spectrum of other traditional and emerging forms of transportation. It references and builds upon micromobility definitions created by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), a standards-developing organization and professional association.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Policy
• Physical Dimensions
• Micromobility
• Information Distribution
• Bicycle Operations

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

The Basics of Micromobility and Related Motorized Devices for Personal Transport