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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The rise aligns with the broader popularity of micromobility vehicles for transport, which offer convenience and reduced emissions. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 That’s why Zipper said many are now turning to the micromobility sector. —

Michael Dobuski, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024 Electric power allows micromobility vehicles to behave more like traditional cars, according to Zipper. —

Michael Dobuski, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024 Better and adaptive infrastructure, such as dedicated bike lanes, and parking areas, are key for making micromobility more accessible. —

Sarah Sax, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for micromobility