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What Happens When a City Makes a Big Shift to hashtag #Micromobility? 🛴🚲🛵 The short answer: More green space 🌳, cleaner air 💨, money saving💰 and less congested roads 🛣️ McKinsey & Company took a hypothetical city of 1.1M people with a coverage of 370km² with private cars dominating the modal share covering 71% of total passenger km's travelled. hashtag #PublicTransport covers 17%, micromobility & walking 11% and shared transport (hashtag #ridehailing, hashtag #carshare etc.) covering 2%. The analysis then explored a modal shift of 22.5% now using some sort of micromobility rather than private car usage resulting in the following impacts: 💨 CO₂ Emissions would fall by 500 tons per year - the equivalent to the annual emmissions of 71,000 European 🚶🏼 🌳 1.4km² of space could be reclaimed as green space in place of parking - the size of 200 football fields ⚽️ ♻️ 8M tons of waste reduction and 40B litres of water waste 💧 annually due to car manufacturing reduction. The equivalent generation to 15M Europeans and 720k households respectively 📈 25 hours time return per driver and a €83M increase in GDP from productivity increases. Time really is money ⌛️ 💰€1.3k of savings per car driver per year When you consider that a city like New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧 would reap 9x these benefits and a city like Paris 3x, the impact is substantial and would put cities and countries a good way towards their net-zero targets. Whilst the scenario may be implausible using examples like Paris and the Netherlands show the reality that changes to regulation to promote micromobility and discourage private car usage could achieve! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYM4r46 Original post by Tom Nutley

What Happens When a City Makes a Big Shift to #Micromobility? 🛴🚲🛵 The short answer: More green space 🌳, cleaner air 💨, money saving💰 and less congested roads 🛣️ McKinsey & Company took a hypothetical city of 1.1M people with a coverage of 370km² with private cars dominating the modal share covering 71% of total passenger km's travelled. #PublicTransport covers 17%, micromobility & walking 11% and shared transport (#ridehailing, #carshare etc.) covering 2%. The analysis then explored a modal shift of 22.5% now using some sort of micromobility rather than private car usage resulting in the following impacts: 💨 CO₂ Emissions would fall by 500 tons per year - the equivalent to the annual emmissions of 71,000 European 🚶🏼 🌳 1.4km² of space could be reclaimed as green space in place of parking - the size of 200 football fields ⚽️ ♻️ 8M tons of waste reduction and 40B litres of water waste 💧 annually due to car manufacturing reduction. The equivalent generation to 15M Europeans and 720k households respectively 📈 25 hours time return per driver and a €83M increase in GDP from productivity increases. Time really is money ⌛️ 💰€1.3k of savings per car driver per year When you consider that a city like New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧 would reap 9x these benefits and a city like Paris 3x, the impact is substantial and would put cities and countries a good way towards their net-zero targets. Whilst the scenario may be implausible using examples like Paris and the Netherlands show the reality that changes to regulation to promote micromobility and discourage private car usage could achieve! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYM4r46

This post by Tom Nutley is a great example of the potential bikes have in cities. Whilst not directly related to the post, the question I hear all the time is ‘do cargo bikes actually work for business?’ The answer, whilst not so simple, is yes. Let me explain… Whilst many of us know that cargo bikes are an incredible mode of transporting small to medium sized goods around cities without: the pollution💨, high cost💷 or congestion🚦that cars and vans face - There are still many foundational elements which have not been developed that would allow businesses to transition to cargo bikes without so much guesswork on the ‘how’. Clovertronix is focusing on the how: - How fleet users are guided into choosing the right vehicle for their operations.🤔 - How riders are trained to enhance road safety & riding efficiency 🦺🔋 - How vehicles are maintained in order to maximise downtime and efficiency🛠️ All of this and more, in order to make the switch to LEVs not only accessible, but also affordable. Do you think cargo bikes are a viable alternative to vans? 🍀

𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞! Maarten Fonteijn and I both chose Queen's epic cycling song as the soundtrack of our year 2023. Why? Because the potential for biking and micromobility in general to make cities more liveable, social and sustainable is enormous. And there seems to be a growing interest in that fact. 🚲 Yesterday McKinsey & Company published a brief report on what happens if a minimum of 22,5% of car trips is substituted by micromobility. This estimate is not arbitrary, since car owners in a 2022 survey indicated that they could replace 22.5 percent of kilometers now traveled by private car with some type of micromobility. Guess what the impact will be:  🔹Lower emissions  🔹More green space  🔹Lower waste  🔹Lower mobility spending  🔹More free time and productivity 💀 Sounds like a no-brainer to me. But it requires a serious paradigm shift. Because the report also concludes that if this change happens in the current context: '𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦—𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 20 𝘵𝘰 42—𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥.' And herein lies the challenge for cities: see mobility as the key to unlock your city and not just as a goal in itself. That requires cross-domain thinking, policy making and action, as also nicely illustrated by Vincent Viguié and Charlotte Liotta in Carbon Brief. 👉 My take? Start with creating an integral and customer centric public transport system, including micromobility. Kolumbus AS in Norwegia. Thanks Lars Christian Grødem-Olsen (Mobility Consultant) for bringing it to my attention. Great example case! 🎶𝐎𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬! 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭! 𝐆𝐨!🎶 Enviu Mobility Enviu Sharmila D. Medha Ajay #micromobility #cycling #urbanmobility #modalshift #sustinability

https://lnkd.in/gax8untX Through the adoption of cutting-edge tools like CycleRAP, cities can proactively improve their infrastructure, mitigate accidents, and promote eco-friendly transportation alternatives. This not only fosters sustainability but also bolsters overall urban safety and well-being. I find this article important because it sheds light on the growing need for safer and more sustainable urban mobility options, particularly for cyclists and micro-mobility users.

A "#bicycle city" - how would that practically look like? 🚲 🌆   We have delved further into this ambitious yet realizable #vision 🚀 as part of our newest #article. By just replacing 22.5% of kilometers traveled by private #car...   ➡ ...Annual C0₂ #emissions could be reduced by 500 tons - equivalent to annual emissions generated by about 71,000 Europeans 🏭   ➡ ...1.4 km² of parking space could be freed up for recreational #green space - comparable to the size of Hyde Park in London 🌳   ➡ ...Waste consumption could be reduced by 8 million tons - equivalent to the annual amount of #waste generated by 15 million Europeans ♻   These insights and further details can be found in our latest article on #micromobility and #urbanmobility. Would also like to thank my co-authors Kersten Heineke, Dr. Benedikt Kloss and Darius Scurtu. Looking forward to further moving the needle in this exciting topic! https://lnkd.in/eRE3qJsz

Interesting news! The Department of Transportation in New York is exploring the potential for larger cargo bikes, aiming to ease the city's delivery congestion while promoting eco-friendly alternatives. Discover how you can be a part of global innovation by visiting our website or requesting the Cityshuttle Investor Memorandum. Let's make our planet greener and more efficient together! #westbrookeassociates #ecofriendlyinvestments #cargobikes #globalinnovation

Exciting News in the World of Electric Biking!  Introducing the Emojo Wildcat Electric Bike - Where Innovation Meets Adventure! 🔋🔧 As professionals, we often navigate busy schedules, but who says commuting can't be exhilarating? The Emojo Wildcat Electric Bike is here to redefine your ride and elevate your daily journey. 🔥 Key Features: ✨ Powerful Performance: Experience the seamless power of the electric motor, delivering a thrilling ride every time. 🔋 Extended Battery Life: Say goodbye to range anxiety with a high-capacity battery for extended adventures. 🎨 Stylish Design: Make a statement with the Wildcat's sleek design, blending modern aesthetics with functionality. 🛤️ Comfortable Riding: Prioritize comfort without compromising on performance, whether you're commuting or exploring trails. 💼 Professional Commuting Redefined: The Emojo Wildcat isn't just a bike; it's a sustainable solution for urban professionals. Navigate city streets with ease, knowing you're making an eco-conscious choice without sacrificing style. 📈 Join the Electric Bike Revolution: As professionals, we appreciate efficiency and innovation. Embrace the future of commuting with the Emojo Wildcat and become part of the growing community of electric bike enthusiasts. 🤝 Connect with Like-Minded Professionals: Engage in discussions, share your experiences, and connect with professionals who share your passion for sustainable and efficient commuting. Let's build a network that moves towards a greener future. 🌐 Explore More: Curious to learn more about the Emojo Wildcat? Visit [Link to Emojo Wildcat Website] for in-depth details, user testimonials, and more. Are you ready to revolutionize your commute? Tag a colleague who would appreciate the innovation of the Emojo Wildcat Electric Bike! 🚴♀️🌍 #EmojoWildcat #ElectricBikeInnovation #SustainableCommute #ProfessionalRide

We cannot achieve our climate goals with car electrification alone, we need compact, walkable, bikeable cities that reduce the total miles traveled in cars. In this op-ed, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy researcher Dana Yanocha explains how #SanFrancisco can become an e-bike capital! https://lnkd.in/gEk-SFai

Unlocking the Future of Urban Mobility: Europe’s Bike Sharing Market Set for Steady Growth Get Free PDF: https://lnkd.in/dJCHBh5r Exciting times ahead for urban mobility in Europe! The Europe Bike Sharing Market, valued at $1.47 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.88%, reaching nearly $2.06 billion by 2030. This growth is fueled by the increasing popularity of electric bikes and innovative local providers stepping into the scene. With benefits like reduced traffic congestion and lower environmental impact, bike sharing is not just a trend but a sustainable urban mobility solution. #UrbanMobility #BikeSharing #Sustainability #ElectricBikes #EuropeMarket #Innovation #FutureOfTransport #GreenTransport #SmartCities