Micro-Mobility
Field(s):
Transportation Planning, Community Development, Urban Design, Health, Arts, & Social Planning
Region of Focus:
General
Micro-mobility refers to small, lightweight transportation devices designed for short-distance trips, typically under 5 miles, including docked/dockless bicycles, e-scooters, and e-bikes. These systems fill the "first-mile/last-mile" gap in urban transit networks, promoting sustainable mobility while reducing congestion and emissions.
Key Characteristics:
Vehicle Types: Shared bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds
Operational Models: Station-based/free-floating systems
Typical Speeds: 10-20 mph (15-30 km/h)
Trip Purpose: Short errands, work commutes, transit connections
Planning Considerations:
Infrastructure Needs: Protected lanes, parking corrals
Equity Challenges: Service area restrictions, digital divides
Safety Impacts: Mixed street integration risks
Policy Tools: Permitting systems, fleet caps, geofencing
Last update:
April 16, 2025
Developed by:
The Urban Lexis Editorial Team
Contributor(s):
With support from:
ChatGPT (by OpenAI) and DeepSeek
We acknowledge the assistance of AI tools in helping draft content. Final edits, fact-checking, and curatorial decisions were made by the Urban Lexis Editorial Team to ensure quality and relevance for our planning community.