Micro-Mobility at Night
Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am Pacific Time (1:00-2:00pm Eastern)
Micro-mobility options like scooters and e-bikes offer a convenient, affordable, and eco-friendly way to navigate busy city centers. They provide a unique alternative for nighttime hospitality workers and residents when public transit is limited. However, there are growing concerns about safe operation at night. Reduced visibility at night due to poorly lit streets and uneven surfaces inhibit safety of riders, especially if their judgment is impaired from alcohol consumption. There are also challenges with storing bikes in already crowded Downtowns. Dockless scooters can often be found overturned on sidewalks, blocking the public right-of-way and inhibiting accessibility. Do the benefits outweigh the challenges of micro-mobility?
Discussion Topics
- What micro-mobility systems are in place or are planned for your city?
- How is your city managing scooter and e-bike security and safety?
- What role should community feedback play in shaping the policies for nighttime micro-mobility programs?
- Is your city experiencing more nighttime alcohol-related incidents among the uses of micro-mobility options?
- What policies are needed for storage of scooters and e-bikes e.g. scooter corrals
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