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
Norman MayersohnIf 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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For full policy details and the new micromobility parking map, visit miami.edu/parking.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Doerksen argues that micromobility is at its core a cultural shift.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The company is also looking into building out a fast-charging network for its two-wheeler by adding micromobility hardware to existing EV charging locations.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
The biggest question with new micromobility companies is the servicing story.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
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Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Doerksen argues that micromobility is at its core a cultural shift.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The company is also looking into building out a fast-charging network for its two-wheeler by adding micromobility hardware to existing EV charging locations.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
The biggest question with new micromobility companies is the servicing story.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 18 July 2025
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“Micromobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micromobility. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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