Micromobility Regulations and Permitting Equity Synthesis

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• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Mobility Nonmotorized Transportation Permits Shared Mobility Vehicle Sharing
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Right Statement:
  Public Domain
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Abstract:
  Shared micromobility systems are fleets of micromobility devices (small, low-speed, human- or electric-powered transportation devices) available to the public for shared use. Devices may be located at fixed docking stations or distributed within the operation area as part of dockless systems. Shared systems typically require a smartphone application to access and pay for devices. Shared micromobility can help advance equity in transportation systems by providing safe, healthy, affordable, and reliable transportation options for local trips, potentially filling unmet travel demands. It can also help connect users to other transportation options (such as public transportation) that may otherwise be challenging to access, such as in areas where public transportation is not within a walkable distance. To ensure shared micromobility contributes to a more equitable transportation system, it is critical to actively address potential barriers for underserved and disadvantaged populations. These barriers may include, but are not limited to: Lack of outreach to and engagement with underserved and disadvantaged populations in planning shared mobility systems; Lack of safe, micromobility-friendly infrastructure throughout operation area; Lack of safe, accessible infrastructure and/or transit accessibility at and beyond the operation area boundary to further extend network reach; Lack of pricing structure affordability; Lack of access to payment and trip options for unbanked individuals and individuals without a smartphone; Lack of availability of adaptive devices for people with disabilities; Inequitable distribution of devices across the network; and Inequitable enforcement. One method to address some of these potential barriers is through regulations and permitting of shared micromobility systems, which is the focus of this synthesis.
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration
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