Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Offset Approximately 81 Million Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions Last Year
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Shared Micromobility Trips in North America Averaged 1.5 Miles and 15 Minutes in 2023
The typical shared micromobility trip in North America in 2023 was 1.5 miles and 15 minutes long. E-bike excursions were the longest on average, covering 2.0 miles and lasting 20.3 minutes. Pedal bike journeys averaged 1.4 miles, while e-scooter rides averaged 1.2 miles. The trip times for pedal bikes and e-scooters were 15.5 and 11.6 minutes, respectively.
The North American Bikeshare & Scootershare Association (NABSA) works across sectors to expand shared micromobility and its benefits for communities, resulting in a more equitable and sustainable transportation ecology.
NABSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, education, and advocacy for the shared micromobility industry, as well as fostering collaboration and empowerment across the industry’s public, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. In 2023, NABSA had 78 members from six countries.
280,000 Vehicles
172 Million Trips Across North America in 2023
Have questions about establishing a shared micromobility system? NABSA hosted the video (click link below) to assist anyone who is considering beginning a system, planning a system, or just starting a system to learn what to consider and strengthen their planning process. Watch Foundations and Tips for Setting Up a Shared Micromobility System.
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Featured image: *The word cities is used to denote local jurisdictions or municipalities throughout this report. On occasion, the word cities is used as a catch-all that may include metro regions or counties in which shared micromobility systems operate; when this happens, the geography will be specified in the text and/or the methodology section.
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