NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)’s Post

Congrats to NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) on the latest Micromobility Report. As we do every year, Lime contributed data to support the reporting on industry trends. A few highlights that caught my eye: 📈 Shared micromobility trips beat the pre-pandemic record: 157M trips in the US and Canada in 2023! 🎉 🎢 The report draws attention to the inflection point facing the shared micromobility industry: cities have "limited financial and operational resources" and there are concerns about the volatility of the industry as well as increased trip prices. NACTO argues that it is "imperative that cities design durable operational models to ensure the long-term viability of this increasingly relied-on transportation mode." 💲 The report calls out the inconsistency of charging sales tax on shared micromobility but not on public transit (or, I might add, ridehailing!), and calls for the elimination of sales tax on shared scooter and bike trips. And as a recent report from Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University found, most cities *also* receive permit fees from shared micromobility companies - essentially creating a double tax on shared micromobility! This is an important topic for cities, the industry, and riders - read the report for more details: https://lnkd.in/gMz3J99x

NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) just released their annual report on shared hashtag #micromobility and I think it highlights a major disconnect we continue to see in this sector: 🚲 🛴📈 Popular demand for micromobility is higher than ever: in 2023, there were 157 million shared micromobility trips in the US & Canada - 20% YoY growth. Think about that: even with all the work from home, all the ebikes purchased with government-funded rebates (which is great), even 6 years after the height of investment in the space, we are still crushing records and seeing massive growth in shared micromobility. And yet.. 💸 📉 The industry is struggling: Users cannot afford the high costs, operators are forced to leave cities with high fees and difficult regulations, and cities aren't delivering on the equitable coverage and pricing like they do for transit despite the low-cost and high social return of micromobility. At a basic level, we need cities to adopt frameworks that achieve necessary public goals related to equity, sustainability, mobility, and access but in a way that allows operators be economically sustainable and offer prices that compete with other modes. Ideally, this also includes smart subsidies that incentivize operators to achieve those city goals in an economically sustainable manner. The report makes some other great calls: cutting sales tax for micromobilty the way it is also cut for transit and ridehail (no-brainer!) and building more better infrastructure. I for one, also desperately want to start seeing some transfer discounts to transit! All of these goals and changes are entirely possible, even in politically and fiscally fraught environments. If you are an operator, or city government that wants to improve your micromobility offerings and your partnerships, give me and my team a call - we've got some exciting ideas in the works.

United #States Bike #Sharing #Market Overview: In 2019, the U.S. saw a significant surge in shared micromobility usage, with 136 million trips taken on shared bikes, e-bikes, and scooters, marking a 60% increase from 2018. Since 2010, Americans have collectively taken 342 million trips on these shared modes of transport. For in-depth information on this study, visit the following link:https://lnkd.in/dRbS4Mpx United States Bike Sharing Market Dynamics: The number of bike-sharing systems in the U.S. fell by 4% to 72, yet the total number of riders increased by 10%. This trend indicates a consolidation of systems alongside growing ridership. Future Outlook for the USA Bike Sharing Market: As of the end of 2023, the outlook for shared micromobility in the U.S. is highly optimistic, with the sector experiencing robust momentum and rapid expansion. Cities are working to enhance the management of shared micromobility services. The industry is witnessing significant advancements, with both organic growth strategies—such as new product launches and patents—and inorganic strategies—including acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations—playing a key role in its development. To access more details regarding this research, visit the following webpage:https://lnkd.in/dTTr755C #BikeSharing #Micromobility #EBikes #Scooters #UrbanTransport #SustainableTravel #BikeRevolution #CityTransit #GrowthMomentum

Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: Unveiling the Growth Trajectory of the #United #States #Bike #Sharing #Market Get Free PDF: https://lnkd.in/gzReqVtt Embark on a journey through the dynamic landscape of bike sharing in the United States with our comprehensive industry analysis. From pedal-powered bikes to cutting-edge e-bikes and scooters, discover how this sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with an estimated 60% increase in trips in 2019 alone. Our report unveils key insights, including the surge in dockless scooter programs across 109 cities and the challenges posed by market fluctuations. #BikeSharing #UrbanMobility #TransportationIndustry #MarketAnalysis #SharedMobility #USMarketInsights

2023 North America Shared Micromobility Industry Report: Record 172 Million Rides! In 2023, a record-breaking 172 million rides were taken using shared micromobility solutions across North America. This includes bicycles and scooters, representing a 10% increase from 2022, the highest annual ride count on record to date. A total of 421 cities had at least one shared bike or scooter system in place, with 115 cities offering both. This marks a 5% increase from 2022 and includes 371 cities in the United States, 41 in Canada, and 9 in Mexico. Bicycle rides accounted for 60% of all trips, while electric scooters made up the remaining 40%. Notably, electric bicycle trips grew by 26% compared to 2022. #SharedMicromobility #ElectricBicycles #ElectricScooters #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #NorthAmerica #2023Trends #MicromobilityReport

It's great to see Spiro regularly being applauded in international round-ups of electric vehicle players. This well researched piece in Mongabay about a variety of e-bike solutions focusses specifically on Spiro in it's assessment of Africa. It also notes Fortune Business Insights™ research valuing the Middle-Eastern and African e-bike market at $805 million in 2021 and projecting growth to $1.2 billion by 2027. You can expect SPIRO to be a big part of that growth story. Worldwide e-bike sales are expected to soar to 60 million units annually by 2025. https://lnkd.in/eqevEBNF

Let's dig into NACTO's shared micromobility report for 2023 🌎🚲 What better way to get back to work than by sharing some good news? Last month, the NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) released its 2023 Shared Micromobility Report, breaking down station-based bike share and dockless e-scooter and e-bike ridership in North America in 2023. What are the highlights from this report? - A sharp increase in trips: in 2023, users made a total of 157 million trips on bike-share systems and e-scooters in the USA and Canada.  - Ridership growth on station-based systems: from 53 millions trips in 2022 to 61 millions trips in 2023! - An endorsement of e-bikes: station-based trips taken by electric bicycle increased from 20 million trips in 2022 to 28 million in 2023, a 40% growth! The figures for bike-share use in the US are growing, which is very positive. However, there are a number of aspects to consider: - Prices are rising, making shared micromobility more expensive compared to other public transit options. In other words, we need pricing models that are accessible to all users. - Public funding is essential to ensure the sustainability of shared micromobility programs: indeed, this year we've seen systems shut down for lack of public funding. Finally, one of NACTO's recommendations is to continue building the infrastructure needed to get people where they want to go, safely. Why? Finally, because cities that invest in safe cycling infrastructure see the biggest increase in the number of shared micromobility trips year after year! To complete this, I invite you to read this article written by our teams at Qucit regarding the NACTO report 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4-YAcF4 #micromobility #sustainability #publicfunding #qucitbike

A NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) found that people took 157 million trips on bike and scooter share in 2023, surpassing the previous peak of 147 million trips in 2019. Trips in the U.S. increased by 16% in 2023, driven largely by the continued growth of e-bike trips on larger station-based systems. https://lnkd.in/gJQCnaEu #bikeshare #activetransportation #ebikes

McKinsey estimates that the e-bike market will quintuple by 2035. 📈🚴♂️ With such significant growth, there will also be a substantial need for bike parking in the future. Bikeloop is ready to contribute to establishing a important part of the necessary and missing part of the infrastructure needed #securebikeparking. 🅿️🔒 #EbikeGrowth #Infrastructure #UrbanMobility #Bikeloop

The results of Bolt’s study are a powerful testament to how shared micro-mobility is reshaping urban transport. The fact that over half of scooter riders are more likely to switch from cars to public transport due to the availability of shared scooters highlights a significant behavioural shift toward sustainable, accessible mobility. #Micromobility #SustainableCities #UrbanTransport