Description
Micromobility describes small, compact, low-speed vehicles that are lighter weight than cars and includes bicycles, cargo bikes/trikes, folding bikes, electric two, three, or four-wheeled cycles, urban mobility vehicles (i.e. small, one-person e-cars), e-mopeds, electric kick-scooters (e-scooters), and more. In July 2023, City Council directed staff to develop a micromobility strategy that would consider how to encourage micromobility and whether Toronto should launch additional pilot projects. Currently, Toronto has opted-in to pilot large cargo cycles for deliveries and large quadricycles like the PedalPub. In 2021 the City declined to pilot electric kick-scooters due to concerns about safety, liability and impacts to elderly residents and persons living with disabilities. In late summer 2023 to early 2024, City staff are conducting research, including a jurisdictional review, and engaging the public and interested parties to support the creation of a micromobility strategy.
Event Source: City of Toronto