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▶ Micromobility

Micromobility refers to a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically below 25 km/h (15 mph) and operated by users personally.  Micromobility devices include bicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, electric skateboards, bike share fleets, and more.  See Wikipedia article: Micromobility.


Pilot Project: Shared (rental) e-Scooters and e-Bikes

[Updated: August 23, 2024]

The City embarked on a study of micromobility issues in 2020 (News Release, Dec. 2020), and began conducting a pilot project for shared e-bikes and e-scooters in June 2024.  Below is an August 2024 update from the Active Transportation Dept. based on questions submitted by MCN!

HELMETS: The purpose of requiring the service providers to have helmets available on each device is to ensure that anyone who does not have access to a helmet or those taking spontaneous rides are still able to make the safe decision to wear a helmet and ride in accordance with provincial requirements.  Both of our service provider’s helmets are certified to comply with United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 16 CFR Part 1203 Safety Standards for Bicycle Helmets, which is a recognized standard under s.4(1) of the R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 610: SAFETY HELMETS.

WHERE TO RIDE: E-bikes can operate anywhere a regular bike is permitted to ride; this includes on any municipal roads, cycling infrastructure (bike lanes, cycle tracks, multi-use trails), and park trails unless signed otherwise.  E-scooters are permitted to be ridden on roads with speed limits of 50 km/h or less, on cycling infrastructure adjacent to the road (bike lanes, cycle tracks, multi-use trails) and on certain park trails unless signed otherwise.  E-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted to be ridden on the sidewalk.  More information on where to ride, safety, and trail etiquette can be found here.

PARKING MODEL: With regard to your concerns around parking, users are not permitted to leave the devices anywhere they wish and can only end their trips at approved parking locations.  Over 600 parking locations for the shared e-bikes and e-scooters have been approved across the City.  The parking model the City is using restricts where devices can be parked in order to ensure the e-bikes or e-scooters do not negatively impact accessibility or interfere with regular City operations.  The e-bikes and e-scooters must be locked to an approved bike rack, pole, or sign post before a trip can be properly ended.  These locations can be found in the Bird or Lime apps.  The devices are available across the City 24/7 and remain parked at designated parking locations.  If you see e-bikes or e-scooters that have not been properly parked (neatly locked to a bike rack, pole, or sign post), you can contact the service providers directly.  Our service providers operate 24/7 and are required to address misparked devices within the hour:

Bird Canada (orange e-scooters, blue e-bikes): Phone: 1-866-205-2442  Email ; Online Form
Lime Technology Inc (white and green e-scooters and e-bikes): Phone: 1-888-546-3345  Email ; Online Form

EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT: The service providers track devices and can issue warnings and fines for improper riding behaviour, improper parking, and missing helmets.  As the shared e-bikes and e-scooters are a new program in Mississauga, many residents and visitors may not be familiar with the parking model and proper riding etiquette.  The City and the service providers are engaging in a number of education initiatives including in-app, through social media campaigns, with online information, and at in-person events and pop-ups to remind residents and visitors of the rules and etiquette when using the shared e-bikes and e-scooters.


Adaptive & Inclusive Micromobility (AIM)

[Updated: June 7, 2023]

MCN! is excited to be participating on the advisory committee for the Adaptive & Inclusive Micromobility (AIM) project, to do a pilot research project in Mississauga with community engagement in 2023.

Phase 1 of the AIM project includes dates for in-person and virtual public consultations, engaging with people with disabilities and older adults to study the interests and needs of adaptive micromobility.

Phase 1 is funded through a grant by the Port Credit Community Foundation for a six-month period, through the auspices of Access 2 Accessibility (A2A).

In Spring/Summer of 2023 there will be community consultations.  NOTE: This project is taking place in Mississauga, but people from outside of this area are welcome to attend the virtual public consultation.

▶ A SURVEY for feedback will be available in a variety of formats for everyone to give their opinion.  Take the Survey online.

If you have comments or questions regarding this project, please reach out to AIM@Access2Accessibility.com.

Learn more about the project on A2A's dedicated AIM webpage.



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