Hidden within the @ITF_Forum report on #micromobility "30 km/h is the maximum limit recommended for cars in city streets to reduce the risk of death or serious injury from a collision of cars with pedestrians and other vulnerable road users."
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On the topic of shared micromobility itself: "Shared micromobility predominantly replaces walking, cycling and public transport trips yet could also substitute short car trips. The broadest benefit ...could be increasing
the catchment area of public transport. " /
the catchment area of public transport. " /
"Their widespread availability, particularly for first/last-mile connections, could improve access while shortening commuting time and reducing reliance on cars. However, micromobility ... raise concerns of nuisance on sidewalks, the safety of users and pedestrians" /
One benefit I also remember from American research on the topic is that electric scooters do not have the social stigma that bicycles have in certain segments of the population, and have improved the accessibility of areas poorly served by public transport.
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