Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Micromobility

Lime Makes Big Bet on Electric Bikeshare

By Kea Wilson | Mar 1, 2021 | No Comments

One of America's largest scooter-share companies is going back to its roots as a bike company — and taking a step into the future by going electric. Could 2021 be the year of the e-bike?

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Federal Proposal Would Finally Allocate Transit Dollars to Bikeshare

By Kea Wilson | Feb 2, 2021 | No Comments

Bike- and scooter-share systems across the country may soon be eligible for the federal transit dollars, if advocates can finally succeed in getting a hard-fought bill through Congress.

Is this guy replacing a trip he'd usually take in a car? Photo: Dave Colon

E-Scooters Are Already Here — And The City Needs To Adapt

By Dave Colon | Oct 8, 2020 | No Comments

Say it now: We already need bigger bike lanes — and with more people riding scooters, we need them now.

City Pols Seek to Rein In Revel-Type Micromobility

By Eve Kessler | Aug 21, 2020 | No Comments

Transportation Chairman Ydanis Rodriguez is introducing a bill to require helmets, training, and permits for shared mopeds.

The DYU D1F — a sweet little ride that's illegal to operate on New York streets. Photo: Chris Sequeira

Opinion: Why is This Tiny E-Vehicle Illegal?

By Chris Sequeira | Aug 13, 2020 | No Comments

A newfangled device points up flaws in the VTL that can lead to over-policing and harassment.

Motorcycles take up less space, are easier on roads, and pollute less than cars. Photo: Chris Sequeira

Opinion: After Revel’s Retreat, Whither the Motorcycle in NYC?

By Chris Sequeira | Jul 30, 2020 | No Comments

The experience of the e-scooter service showed the need for better safety education. But, with proper rules and encouragement, motorcycles could enhance mobility while reducing cars.

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