micromobility

noun

mi·cro·mo·bil·i·ty ˌmī-krō-mō-ˈbi-lə-tē

variants or micro-mobility

: transportation over short distances provided by lightweight, usually single-person vehicles (such as bicycles and scooters)

The arrival of electric scooters and motor-assisted bicycles, backbones of a transportation mode known as micromobility, has been greeted as part of the solution to clogged roadways and unbearable travel delays.—

Norman Mayersohn

If micro-mobility continues to evolve and gain in popularity, it will raise a host of questions for public officials. The demand for bike lanes could, for example, increase sharply …—

Joshua Emerson Smith

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More seriously, the lithium-ion batteries that power many micromobility devices have caused more than 900 fires in the city in recent years, killing more than 30 people and injuring another 500, according to the FDNY. —

Jesse Coburn, Curbed, 31 Jan. 2025 Policies will increasingly be more flexible and nimble to account for a rapidly-changing ecosystem of mobility operators, from micromobility to autonomous vehicles, ensuring that new transportation options can flourish while improving transportation equity and safety. —

Regina Clewlow, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Florida drivers are likely aware of the development of commuter traffic and the rise of micromobility devices on our roadways. —

Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 The rise aligns with the broader popularity of micromobility vehicles for transport, which offer convenience and reduced emissions. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for micromobility