Transport: Personal Mobility Vehicles

PMV (Personal Mobility Vehicle) Infrastructure and Safety

Personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), including bicycles and scooters, are transforming urban transportation by offering sustainable, flexible, and efficient options. To safely integrate these vehicles into urban environments, dedicated infrastructure is essential. This includes clear, designated pathways, safe parking, and thoughtful integration with public spaces to support all users, including those with disabilities.

  • Create separate lanes for PMVs to prevent conflicts with pedestrian pathways and vehicular traffic.
  • Design dedicated PMV lanes in high-traffic areas for clarity and safety, ensuring they do not cross into accessible pedestrian routes except at designated crossing points.
  • Use contrasting colors, textures, or materials to demarcate PMV zones, enhancing visibility and safety.
  • Design shared zones where PMVs and pedestrians coexist, with clear rules for speed and priority, using color, texture, or physical barriers to differentiate pathways.
  • Designate parking areas for PMVs outside pedestrian zones, ensuring they do not obstruct walkways. Position parking spaces along the edge of sidewalks to maintain pedestrian flow.
  • Provide lockable, weather-protected storage for PMVs, including charging stations for e-scooters and e-bikes.
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