What is micromobility?
It’s the answer to congested streets and pollution, offering compact, eco-friendly modes of transport for short-distance trips.
Micromobility encompasses most small one-person vehicles that operate at low speeds and are not gas-powered, from active modes like walking and cycling to skateboards, electric bicycles and scooters, as well as wheelchairs.
Electric cars and e-motorcycles are not considered micromobility options. Micromobility emphasizes the use of smaller, lighter vehicles that can easily manoeuvre through crowded areas and offer a more sustainable mode of transport for urban dwellers.
Micromobility gained popularity especially in the wake of global bike-sharing systems in the 2010s and more recently with the spread of electric kick scooters in cities around the world. Micromobility was acknowledged as the safest mode of transport and commuting during the COVID19 pandemic. Pop up bike lanes have transformed into permanent ones in some cities in Europe as part of the wave of transition to green recovery.
In essence, micromobility advocates for a shift towards cool, fast and green urban transport solutions.
MICROMOBI
As part of our new transnational MICROMOBI project, Friends of the Earth Malta aims to develop skills and raise awareness on the topic of micromobility.
We are organising several events and workshops on micromobility use and safe road practices in our cities, tips for vulnerable road users, among other important topics.
To join or volunteer for our upcoming workshops and other similar events please contact Suzanne at suzanne@foemalta.org.
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MICROMOBI NEWS
Looking back at our Urban Cycling Skills Training & Group Ride
As the Erasmus+ funded project comes to its concluding months, in September Friends of the Earth Malta participated in the final transnational meeting of Blooming Schools hosted by Station Europe in Bucharest. The project aims to increase awareness and biodiversity especially in secondary schools by empowering young people to take action for nature.
Micromobility: Part of the solution, not the pollution
Monday 16 September marked the start of European Mobility Week (EMW) – the European Commission’s yearly awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. However, we observed complete radio silence from our government, when the urgency to promote sustainable mobility in Malta has never been greater.
Call for Volunteers: Be an actor for a day in our Micromobility videos
Last week, we explored micromobility in Ljubljana! The capital of Slovenia is well known for its walking and cycling-friendly policies, as it boasts the largest pedestrianised urban area in Europe.
Micromobility in Ljubljana
Last week, we explored micromobility in Ljubljana! The capital of Slovenia is well known for its walking and cycling-friendly policies, as it boasts the largest pedestrianised urban area in Europe.
Urban Cycling Training
On World Bicycle Day on 3rd June, we hosted an Urban Cycling Skills Training, aimed at boosting the confidence of cyclists!
Micromobility? What’s that?
Micromobility encompasses most small one-person vehicles that operate at low speeds and are not gas-powered, from active modes like walking and cycling to skateboards, electric bicycles, kick scooters, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters.
Rethinking Mobility: insights from our micromobility workshop
Our recent workshop, “The Way We Move,” held on March 27th at the FoEM Green Resource Center, sparked a lively...
Micromobility revolution begins
The project is aimed to develop skills and raise awareness on the topic of micromobility, smallhuman or electric powered mobility devices suitable for short urban trips.
Tell us what you think about micromobility!
The project is aimed to develop skills and raise awareness on the topic of micromobility, smallhuman or electric powered mobility devices suitable for short urban trips.
