The Basics of Micromobility and Related Motorized Devices for Personal Transport

This information brief from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center examines the various types of powered personal micromobility devices used on paved roads, sidewalks, and paths. Powered micromobility devices share the following characteristics: they are motorized; they operate at low speed, and they are small in size. Terms related to these devices are: dockless devices, shared-use devices, and electric-assist devices. There are three categories of powered micromobility devices: electric scooters (standing or sitting); electric bicycles; and other. Related transportation modes not classified as micromobility devices are mobility scooters, golf carts, mopeds/scooters, and motorcycles/scooters. The information brief provides a list of additional resources on powered personal micromobility devices.

• Record URL:
  http://pedbikeinfo.org/cms/downloads/PBIC_Brief_MicromobilityTypology.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

  Chapel Hill, NC  United States 

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Sandt, L
• Publication Date: 2019-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 7p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycles; Electric vehicles; Mobility; Motors; Scooters; Three wheeled vehicles; Two wheeled vehicles; Vehicle size
• Uncontrolled Terms: Micromobility; Personal mobility devices
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01723501
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 22 2019 4:48PM