A substantial portion of daily travel in the U.S. takes place using vehicles that are significantly overpowered for a substantial portion of travel needs: 86 percent of trips in the U.S. are taken in personal vehicles designed to travel at highway speeds, yet more than half of daily trips in the U.S. are under 5 miles and the average occupancy of vehicle trips in the US is 1.5 persons. These statistics point to a “missing middle” of transportation options in the U.S. that are right-sized to meet the needs of many local, daily trips. Many of these trips are too far to walk but too short to necessitate a personal vehicle. Right-sizing e-mobility means giving Americans opportunities to safely use smaller-format, low-speed vehicle types. Join to learn about the new resource from the Joint Office, Right-Sizing e-Mobility.
This webinar will cover:
- Vehicle options in the “missing middle,” including e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and low-speed vehicles.
- How right-sizing addresses equity, safety, and land use efficiency.
- Sustainability advantages of right-sizing mobility.
- And more!