Micromobility describes small, compact, low-speed vehicles that are lighter weight than cars, which can include bicycles, cargo bikes/trikes, folding bikes, electric two, three, or four-wheeled cycles, urban mobility vehicles (i.e. small, one-person e-cars), e-mopeds, electric kick-scooters (e-scooters), and more.
To address the growing popularity and to encourage safe operations of new micromobility vehicles in Toronto, the City developed a Micromobility Strategy for Toronto. The report outlines key policy goals and the criteria against which new micromobility opportunities (including MTO pilots) will be assessed. On May 22-23, 2024, City Council adopted the Micromobility Strategy for Toronto (IE 13.1).
The strategy guides the use of new micromobility vehicles in the City and prioritizes road user safety. It outlines the benefits and drawbacks of different types of micromobility for the City and as well as a clear set of rules for where certain vehicles can operate and park. The strategy addresses how to best integrate micromobility into our transportation system and considers and clarifies the different pilot project opportunities under provincial regulations. The strategy was developed based on research, including a review of other jurisdictions, as well as engagement of the public and interested parties in late 2023/early 2024.
The strategy is coordinated with other related policies and projects at the City including, but not limited to, the, Cycling Network Plan and the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan, as well as sustainable transportation initiatives by Economic Development & Culture, Environment & Climate, People & Equity, Toronto Parking Authority’s Bike Share Toronto, TTC 4-Year Service Plan, Sustainable City of Toronto Fleets Plan, and many other Divisions and Agencies, Boards and Commissions.
On Thursday, February 29, the City of Toronto hosted Telephone Town Hall on Micromobility. Participants were able to pose questions and provide feedback live on the telephone, and online.
Public Consultation Report summarizes the feedback received.
Presentation materials from the town hall available here: Developing a Micromobility Strategy – Telephone Town Hall.
For more information on existing rules about where you can operate micromobility, please visit the City’s Cycling & the Law, and E-bikes and E-scooters webpages.
You can learn more about where different forms of Micromobility are allowed to operate in the City.
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