Micromobility is transportation by small, lightweight devices operating at speeds typically below 25km/hr. It can be personal or shared.
E-Bikes
- Max speed: 32km/hr, Max weight 120 kg
- Design: must-have pedals
- Must wear a helmet
- Must be 16 yrs old (incl all passengers)
E-Scooters
- 5 yr pilot started in Jan 2020
- Municipalities must opt-in by passing bylaws permitting e-scooter use
- Max speed: 24km/hr, Max weight: 45kg, Max wheel diameter: 17 inches
- Must be 16 yrs old, helmet required < 18 yrs old
- Must use bike lanes, paved shoulder or right side of the roadway
- Must not leave e-scooters in a pedestrian passageway
Challenges: E-Scooters
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Safety
- Frequency of crashes (see next slide)
- Speed and acceleration
- Device design (small wheels, stability)
- Braking
- User skill
- Interactions with pedestrians
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Equity
Parking
Sustainability
- Device life cycle
- Trip replacement
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E-Scooter Safety Data